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2. Wrong Number Series 26
3. Simplification & Approximation 69
4. Quadratic Equation 98
5. Ratio & Proportion 122
6. Average 143
7. Problems On Ages 165
8. Percentage 200
9. Profit & Loss 223
10. Simple & Compound Interest 247
11. Mixtures & Alligation 272
12. Partnership 297
13. Time & Work 318
14. Pipes & Cistern 346
15 Speed Time & Distance 367
16. Boat & Stream 391
17. Permutation & Combination 415
18. Probability 442
19. Mensuration 463
20. Word Problems 481
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32, ?, 1024, 2048, 2048 Answer – 4. 2159

1. 324 Explanation :
2. 256 2 * 6 + 5 = 17
3. 224 17 * 5 + 4 = 89
4. 326 89 * 4 + 3 = 359
5. 274 359 * 3 + 2 = 1079
1079 * 2 + 1 = 2159
Answer – 2. 256
Explanation :  7, 4.5 ,5.5, 12, 49,?
32 * 8 = 256 1.393
256 * 4 = 1024 2.351
1024 * 2 = 2048 3.362
4.375
 9, 5, 6, 10.5, 23 ? 5.364
1. 50
2. 65 Answer – 1.393
3. 70 Explanation :
4. 55 7 × 0.5 + 1 = 4.5.
5. 60 4.5 × 1 + 1 = 5.5.
5.5 × 2 + 1 = 12.
Answer – 5. 60 12 × 4 + 1 = 49.
Explanation : 49 × 8 + 1 = 393.
9 * 0.5 + 0.5 = 5
5*1+1=6  7, 7, 13, 37, 97, ?
6 * 1.5 + 1.5 = 10.5 1. 237
10.5 * 2 + 2 = 23 2. 247
23 * 2.5 + 2.5 = 60 3. 217
4. 227
 17, 98, 26, ?, 35, 80 5. 257
1. 79
2. 69 Answer – 3. 217
3. 89 Explanation :
4. 59 7 + 1³ – 1 = 7
5. 49 7 + 2³ – 2 = 13
13 + 3³ – 3 = 37
Answer – 3. 89
Explanation :  1, 20, 58, 134, 286, ?
26 -17 = 9; 35 – 26 = 9 1.600
98 – 9 = 89 2.590
3.580
 2, 17, 89, 359, 1079, ? 4.570
1. 2143 5.560
2. 2152
3. 2169 Answer – 2.590
5. 2148 1 * 2 + 18 = 20
20 * 2 + 18 = 58
58 * 2 + 18 = 134 4. 37.5
134 * 2 + 18 = 286 5. 27.5
 3, 5, 15, 45, 113, ? Answer – 1. 32.5

1.253 Explanation :
2.263 4*1+1=5
3.243 5 * 1.5 – 1.5= 6
4.651 6 * 2 + 2 = 14
5.655 14 * 2.5 – 2.5 = 32.5
32.5 * 3 + 3 = 100.5
Answer – 3.243
Explanation :  8 4 4 8 32 ?
3 * 1³ + 1 = 5 1.354
5 * 2³ + 2 = 15 2.384
15 * 3³ + 3 = 45 3.294
45 * 4³ + 4 = 113 4.234
5.256
 3.25, 6.5, 19.5, 78, 390, ?
1.2140 Answer – 5.256
2.2350 Explanation :
3.2670 8 * 0.5 = 4
4.2340 4*1=4
5.2250 4*2=8
8 * 4 = 32
Answer – 4.2340 32 * 8 = 256
Explanation :
3.25 * 2 = 6.5  2, 2, 7, ?, 87, 342
6.5 * 3 = 19.5 1.21
19.5 * 4 = 78 2.26
3.23
 68, 117, 61, 124, 54, ? 4.24
1.141 5.22
2.121
3.151 Answer – 5.22
4.131 Explanation :
5.111 2 + 1² – 1 = 2
2 + 2² + 1= 7
Answer – 4.131 7 + 4² – 1= 22
Explanation :
68 – 7 = 61; 61 – 7 = 54  6, 8, 8, 22, ?, 151
124 + 7 = 131 1.43
2.42
 3.44
4, 5, 6, 14, ?, 100.5 4.47
1. 32.5 5.48
2. 47.5
3. 67.5

Answer – 4.47  2, 9, 39, 161, ?, 2613

Explanation : 1.675
6*1+2=8 2.670
8 * 1.5 – 4 = 8 3.665
8 * 2 + 6 = 22 4.651
22 * 2.5 – 8 = 47 5.655
47 * 3 + 10 = 151
Answer – 4.651
 4, ?, 14, 40, 88, 170 Explanation :
1.9 2*4+1=9
2.5 9 * 4 + 3 = 39
3.6 39 * 4 + 5 = 161
4.7 161 * 4 + 7 = 651
5.2 651 * 4 + 9 = 2613
Answer – 3.6  5, ?, 20, 34, 76, 142
Explanation : 1.4
4 + 1² + 1= 6 2.5
6 + 3² – 1= 14 3.7
14 + 5² + 1= 40…….. 4.8
5.9
 6, 6, 7, ?, 91, 463
1.33 Answer – 4.8
2.43 Explanation :
3.38 5*2 – 2 = 8
4.25 8*2 + 4 = 20
5.44 20*2 – 6 = 34
Answer – 4.25  5, 6, 8, 30, 136, ?
Explanation : 1.645
6*1 – 1 + 1 = 6 2.680
6*2 – 2 – 3 = 7 3.650
7*3 – 1 + 5 = 25 4.690
5.620
 2, 5, 17, 50, 122, ?
1.252 Answer – 1.645
2.258 Explanation :
3.257 5*1+1=6
4.225 6 * 2 – 2 = 10
5.242 10 * 3 + 3 = 33
33 * 4 – 4 = 128
Answer – 3.257 128 * 5 + 5 = 645
Explanation :
2 + 1³ + 2 = 5 
5 + 2³ + 4 = 17 4, 4, 6, 12, 30, ?
17 + 3³ + 6 = 50 1. 97
50 + 4³ + 8 = 122 2. 92
3. 95 Answer – 3.49.5
4. 98 Explanation :
5. 90 1*1+1=2
2* 1.5 + 3 = 6
Answer – 5. 90 6 * 2 + 5 = 17
Explanation : 17 * 2.5 + 7 = 49.5
4*1=4 49.5 * 3 + 9 =157.5
4 * 1.5 = 6
6 * 2 = 12  7, ?, 19, 45, 95, 177
12 * 2.5 = 30 1.8
30 * 3 = 90 2.5
3.6
 10 5 5 10 40 ? 4.7
1.350 5.9
2.320
3.360 Answer – 5.9
4.370 Explanation :
5.380 7 + 1² + 1= 9
9 + 3² + 1= 19
Answer – 2.320 19 + 5² + 1= 45……..
Explanation :
10 * 0.5 = 5  9, 8, 15, ?, 175, 874
5*1=5 1.42
5 * 2 = 10 2.24
10 * 4 = 40 3.38
40 * 8 = 320 4.44
5.14
 3, 5, ?, 27, 92, 349
1.12 Answer – 4.44
2.18 Explanation :
3.15 9*1 – 1 = 8
4.10 8*2 – 1 = 15
5.11 15*3 – 1 = 44
Answer – 4.10  2, 2, 12, 36, 104, ?

Explanation : 1.232
3 + 1² + 1 = 5 2.221
5 + 2² + 1= 10 3.223
10 + 4² + 1= 27 4.224
5.242
 1, 2, 6, 17, ?, 157.5
1.40.5 Answer – 4.224
2.42.5 Explanation :
3.49.5 2 + 1³ – 1 = 2
4.51.5 2 + 2³ + 2 = 12
5.50.5 12 + 3³ – 3 = 36
36 + 4³ + 4 = 104
 4, 15, 63, 247, 995, ? 3. 62.5

1.3975 4. 37.5
2.3973 5. 64.5
3.3965
4.3971 Answer – 1. 82.5
8*1+1=9
Answer – 4.3971 9 * 1.5 + 1.5= 15
Explanation : 15 * 2 + 2 = 32
4 * 4 – 1 = 15 32 * 2.5 + 2.5 = 82.5
15 * 4 + 3 = 63 82.5 * 3 + 3 = 250.5
63 * 4 – 5 = 247
247 * 4 + 7 = 995  12 7 9 22 96 ?
995 * 4 – 9 = 3971 1.754
2.784
 3, ?, 7, 9, 11, 13 3.794
1.6 4.734
2.5 5.744
3.7
4.8 Answer – 2.784
5.9 Explanation :
12 * 0.5 + 1 = 7
Answer – 2.5 7*1+2=9
Explanation : 9 * 2 + 4 = 22
3*2 – 1 = 5 22 * 4 + 8 = 96
5*2 – 3 = 7 96 * 8 + 16 = 784
7*2 – 5 = 9
 2, 4, 7, ?, 87, 344
 6, 8, 12, 42, 160, ? 1.38
1.870 2.24
2.840 3.56
3.850 4.44
4.810 5.62
5.820
Answer – 2.24
Answer – 4.810 Explanation :
Explanation : 2 + 1² + 1 = 4
6*1+2=8 4 + 2² – 1 = 7
8 * 2 – 4 = 12 7 + 4² + 1 = 24
12 * 3 + 6 = 42 24 + 8² – 1 = 87
42 * 4 – 8 = 160 87 + 16² + 1 = 344
160 * 5 + 10 = 810
 6, 4, 10, 14, 43, ?
 1.119
8, 9, 15, 32, ?, 250.5 2.127
1. 82.5 3.114
2. 47.5
4.141
5.132 Answer – 1.233
Explanation :
Answer – 1.119 2 + 1³ + 2 = 5
Explanation : 5 + 2³ – 4 = 9
6*1–2=4 9 + 3³ + 6 = 42
4 * 1.5 + 4 = 10 42 + 4³ – 8 = 98
10 * 2 – 6 = 14 98 + 5³ + 10 = 233
14 * 2.5 + 8 = 43
43 * 3 – 10 = 119  3, 11, 47, 183, ?, 2947
1.775
 4, ?, 14, 40, 88, 170 2.770
1.9 3.765
2.5 4.783
3.6 5.739
4.7
5.2 Answer – 5.739
Explanation :
Answer – 3.6 3 * 4 – 1 = 11
Explanation : 11 * 4 + 3 = 47
4 + 1² + 1 = 6 47 * 4 – 5 = 183
6 + 3² – 1 = 14 183 * 4 + 7 = 739
14 + 5² + 1 = 40 739 * 4 – 9 = 2947
40 + 7² – 1 = 88
88 + 9² + 1 = 170  2, ?, 8, 10, 28, 46
1.2
 6, 6, 7, ?, 91, 463 2.5
1.33 3.7
2.43 4.8
3.38 5.9
4.25
5.44 Answer – 1.4
Explanation :
Answer – 4.25 2*2 – 2 = 2
Explanation : 2*2 + 4 = 8
6*1 – 1 + 1 = 6 8*2 – 6 = 10
6*2 – 2 – 3 = 7 10*2 + 8 = 28
7*3 – 1 + 5 = 25 28*2 – 10 = 46
25*4 – 2 – 7 = 91
91*5 – 1 + 9 = 463  4, 6, 8, 30, 112, ?
1.540
 2, 5, 9, 42, 98, ? 2.580
1.233 3.550
2.218 4.590
3.221 5.570
4.225
5.242
Answer – 5.570 15*0.2 +2 = 5

Explanation : 5*0.3+3 = 4.5
4*1+2=6 4.5*0.4+4 = 5.8
6*2–4=8 5.8*0.5+5 =7.9
8 * 3 + 6 = 30 7.9*0.6+6 = 10.74
30 * 4 – 8 = 112
112 * 5 + 10 = 570  107, 106, 52, 16.3 , ?
1.3.075
 2.2.625
5, 12, ?, 41, 87, 214 3.1.916
1.19 4.0.416
2.35 5.None of these
3.22
4.26 Answer – 1.3.075
5.None of these Explanation :
107-1/1 = 106
Answer – 3.22 106-2/2 = 52
Explanation : 52-3/3 = 16.3
5+7 = 12 16.3-4/4 = 3.075
12+(7+3=10) =22
22+(10+9=19) = 41  29, ?, 79, 131, 201
41+(19+27=46) = 87 1.61
87+(46+81=127) = 214 2.76
3.37
 14, ?, 13, 17.5, 21.75 4.45
2.12
3.12.5 Answer – 4.45 Explanation :
4.13.25 29+(18*1-2) = 29+16 = 45
5.None of these 45+(18*2-2) = 45+34 = 79
79+(18*3-2) = 79+52 = 131
Answer – 2.12 131+(18*4-2) = 131+70 = 201
Explanation :
14/2 + 5 = 12  ?, 6, 10.5, 23, 60
12/2 +7 = 13 1.7
13/2 + 11= 17.5 2.5
17.5/2+13 = 21.75 3.4
4.6
 15, 5, 4.5, 5.8.7.9, ? 5.None of these
1.9.6
2.11.42 Answer – 2.5
4.10.74 9*0.5+0.5 = 5
5.None of these 5*1+1 = 6
6*1.5+1.5 = 10.5
Answer – 4.10.74 10.5*2+2 = 23
Explanation : 23*2.5+2.5 = 60
 211, 90, 171, 122, 147, 138, ? 2.121

1.152 3.113
2.176 4.123
4.180
5.None of these Answer – 4.123
Explanation :
Answer – 3.139 13+(9+7) = 29
Explanation : 29+(9+10) = 48
211-11^2 = 90 48+(9+13) =70
90+9^2 = 171 70+(9+16) = 95
171-7^2 = 122 95+(9+19) = 123
122+5^2 = 147
147-3^2 = 138 
138+1^2= 139 2, 3, 6, 14, ?, 115.5
1. 52.5
 1256, 318, ?, 163, 328, 86 2. 47.5
1.338 3. 67.5
2.836 4. 37.5
3.368 5. 27.5
4.638
5.None of these Answer – 4. 37.5
Explanation :
Answer – 4.638 2*1+1=3
Explanation : 3 * 1.5 + 1.5= 6
1256/4 =314+4 = 318 6 * 2 + 2 = 14
318*2 = 636+2 = 638 14 * 2.5 + 2.5 = 37.5
638/4 = 159+4 = 163 37.5 * 3 + 3 = 115.5
163*2 =326+2 = 328
328/4 = 82+4 = 86  12 13 28 85 ? 1711
1.354
 37, 54, 88, ?, 207 2.342
1.139 3.294
2.213 4.234
3.193 5.244
4.391
5.None of these Answer – 2.342
Explanation :
Answer – 1.139 12*1 – 1 + 2 = 13
Explanation : 13*2 – 2 + 4 = 28
37+17 = 54 28*3 – 1 + 2 = 85
54+2*17 = 88 85*4 – 2 + 4 = 342
88+3*17 =139 342*5 – 1 + 2 = 1711
139+4*17 = 207
 3, 5, 10, ?, 92, 349
 13, 29, 48, 70, 95, ? 1.38
1.132 2.27
3.56 6*1 – 1 + 2 = 7
4.44 7*2 – 2 + 4 = 16
5.62 16*3 – 1 + 6 = 53
Answer – 2.27  3, 2, 14, 35, 107, ?

Explanation : 1.232
3 + 1² + 1 = 5 2.218
5 + 2² + 1 = 10 3.222
10 + 4² + 1 = 27 4.225
5.242
 5, 8, 15, 37, ?, 309.5
1.99.5 Answer – 3.222
3.94.5 3 + 1³ – 2 = 2
4.98.5 2 + 2³ + 4 = 14
5.96.5 14 + 3³ – 6 = 35
35 + 4³ + 8 = 107
Answer – 1.99.5
Explanation :  1, 3, 15, 55, ?, 899
5*1+2+1=8 1.275
8 * 1.5 + 4 – 1 = 15 2.227
15 * 2 + 6 + 1 = 37 3.265
37 * 2.5 + 8 – 1 = 99.5 4.283
99.5 * 3 + 10 + 1 = 309.5 5.255
 3, ?, 13, 39, 87, 169 Answer – 2.227

1.9 Explanation :
2.5 1*4–1=3
3.6 3 * 4 + 3 = 15
4.7 15 * 4 – 5 = 55
5.2 55 * 4 + 7 = 227
227 * 4 – 9 = 899
Answer – 2.5
Explanation :  2, ?, 8, 10, 28, 46
3 + 1² + 1= 5 1.2
5 + 3² – 1= 13 2.5
13 + 5² + 1= 39…….. 3.7
4.8
 6, 7, 16, ?, 218, 1099 5.9
1.33
2.53 Answer – 1.2
3.38 Explanation :
4.24 2*2 – 2 = 2
5.44 2*2 + 4 = 8
8*2 – 6 = 10
Answer – 2.53
Explanation :
 4, 6, 6, 8, 112, ?  2, 4, 11, ?, 103, 368

1.540 1.38
2.580 2.26
3.550 3.56
4.570 4.44
5.520 5.32
Answer – 4.570 Answer – 5.32

Explanation : Explanation :
4*1+2=6 2 + 1² + 1 = 4
6*2–4=8 4 + 2² + 3= 11
8 * 3 + 6 = 30 11 + 4² + 5= 32
30 * 4 – 8 = 112
112 * 5 + 10 = 570  4, 6, 13, 32, ?, 274
1.83
 2.82
4, 6, 8, 30, ?, 570 3.84
1. 152 4.88
2. 112 5.80
3. 115
4. 175 Answer – 4.88
4*1+2=6
Answer – 2. 112 6 * 1.5 + 4 = 13
Explanation : 13 * 2 + 6 = 32
4*1+2=6 32 * 2.5 + 8 = 88
6*2–4=8 88 * 3 + 10 = 274
8 * 3 + 6 = 30
30 * 4 – 8 = 112  4, ?, 18, 48, 104, 194
112 * 5 + 10 = 570 1.9
2.5
 12 7 15 57 292 ? 3.6
1.2354 4.7
2.2384 5.2
3.2394
4.2461 Answer – 3.6
4 + 1² + 1 = 6
Answer – 4.2461 6 + 3² + 3 = 18
Explanation : 18 + 5² + 5 = 48……..
12 * 0.5 + 1³= 7
7 * 1 + 2³ = 15  6, 7, 16, ?, 198, 991
15 * 2 + 3³ = 57 1.33
57 * 4 + 4³ = 292 2.43
292 * 8 + 5³= 2461 3.49
4.24
5.44
2*2 + 4 = 8
Answer – 3.49 8*2 – 6 = 10
Explanation :
6*1 – 1 + 2 = 7  5, 6, 9, 32, 121, ?
7*2 – 2 + 4 = 16 1.625
16*3 – 1 + 2 = 49 2.675
3.655
 3, 2, 14, 35, 107, ? 4.615
1.232 5.635
2.218
3.222 Answer – 4.615
4.225 Explanation :
5.242 5*1+1=6
6*2–3=9
Answer – 3.222 9 * 3 + 5 = 32
Explanation : 32 * 4 – 7 = 121
3 + 1³ – 2 = 2 121 * 5 + 10 = 615
2 + 2³ + 4 = 14
14 + 3³ – 6 = 35 
35 + 4³ + 8 = 107 4, 5, 9, 20, ?, 160.5
1. 52.5
 2, 9, 48, 235, ?, 5901 2. 47.5
1.1175 3. 67.5
2.1182 4. 37.5
3.1165 5. 27.5
4.1183
5.1155 Answer – 1. 52.5
Explanation :
Answer – 2.1182 4*1+1=5
Explanation : 5 * 1.5 + 1.5= 9
2*5–1=9 9 * 2 + 2 = 20
9 * 5 + 3 = 48 20 * 2.5 + 2.5 = 52.5
48 * 5 – 5 = 235 52.5 * 3 + 3 = 160.5
235 * 5 + 7 = 1182
1182 * 5 – 9 = 5901  12 6 6 12 48 ?
1.354
 2, ?, 8, 10, 28, 46 2.384
1.2 3.294
2.5 4.234
3.7 5.244
4.8
5.9 Answer – 2.384
Explanation :
Answer – 1.2 12 * 0.5 = 6
Explanation : 6*1=6
2*2 – 2 = 2 6 * 2 = 12

12 * 4 = 48 3.38
48 * 8 = 384 4.24
5.44
 2, 4, 9, ?, 91, 348
1.38 Answer – 2.43
2.26 Explanation :
3.56 6*1 – 1 + 1 = 6
4.44 6*2 – 2 + 3 = 13
5.62 13*3 – 1 + 5 = 43
Answer – 2.26  2, 1, 13, 34, 106, ?

Explanation : 1.232
2 + 1² + 1 = 4 2.218
4 + 2² + 1= 9 3.221
9 + 4² + 1= 26 4.225
5.242
 6, 8, 16, 38, ?, 319
1.103 Answer – 3.221
2.182 Explanation :
3.104 2 + 1³ – 2 = 1
4.171 1 + 2³ + 4 = 13
5.180 13 + 3³ – 6 = 34
34 + 4³ + 8 = 106
Answer – 1.103
Explanation :  2, 7, 31, 119, ?, 1923
6*1+2=8 1.475
8* 1.5 + 4 = 16 2.470
16 * 2 + 6 = 38 3.465
38 * 2.5 + 8 = 103 4.483
103 * 3 + 10 = 319 5.455
 4, ?, 16, 42, 92, 174 Answer – 4.483

1.9 Explanation :
2.5 2*4–1=7
3.6 7 * 4 + 3 = 31
4.7 31 * 4 – 5 = 119
5.2 119 * 4 + 7 = 483
483 * 4 – 9 = 1923
Answer – 3.6
Explanation :  3, ?, 12, 18, 44, 78
4 + 1² + 1= 6 1.4
6 + 3² + 1= 16 2.5
16 + 5² + 1= 42…….. 3.7
4.8
 6, 6, 13, ?, 177, 893 5.9
1.33
2.43

Answer – 1.4 5*1=5

Explanation : 5 * 2 = 10
3*2 – 2 = 4 10 * 4 = 40
4*2 + 4 = 12 40 * 8 = 320
12*2 – 6 = 18
 2, 4, 14, ?, 90, 172
 5, 7, 10, 36, 136, ? 1.30
1.640 2.20
2.680 3.50
3.650 4.40
4.690 5.60
5.620
Answer – 4.40
Explanation : 2 + 1² + 1 = 4
5*1+2=7 4 + 3² + 1= 14
7 * 2 – 4 = 10 14 + 5² + 1= 40
10 * 3 + 6 = 36
36 * 4 – 8 = 136  2, 4, 10, 26, ?, 229
136 * 5 + 10 = 690 1.73
2.82
 3.64
6, 7, 12, 26, ?, 205.5 4.71
1. 57.5 5.80
2. 47.5
3. 67.5 Answer – 1.73
4. 37.5 Explanation :
5. 27.5 2*1+2=4
4* 1.5 + 4 = 10
Answer – 3. 67.5 10 * 2 + 6 = 26
Explanation : 26 * 2.5 + 8 = 73
6*1+1=7 73 * 3 + 10 = 229
7 * 1.5 + 1.5= 12
12 * 2 + 2 = 26  4, ?, 26, 63, 128, 229
26 * 2.5 + 2.5 = 67.5 1.9
67.5 * 3 + 3 = 205.5 2.5
3.6
 10 5 5 10 40 ? 4.7
1.350 5.2
2.320
3.290 Answer – 1.9
4.230 Explanation :
5.240 4 + 2² + 1= 9
9 + 4² + 1= 26
Answer – 2.320 26 + 6² + 1= 63……..
Explanation :
10 * 0.5 = 5
 6, 5, 8, ?, 90, 449 4.8

1.23 5.9
2.26
3.38 Answer – 1.6
4.24 Explanation :
5.14 4*2 – 2 = 6
6*2 + 4 = 16
Answer – 1.23 16*2 – 6 = 26
Explanation :
6*1 – 1 = 5  6, 8, 12, 42, 160, ?
5*2 – 2 = 8 1.870
8*3 – 1 = 23 2.840
3.850
 3, 2, 14, 35, 107, ? 4.810
1.232 5.820
2.218
3.222 Answer – 4.810
4.225 Explanation :
5.242 6*1+2=8
8 * 2 – 4 = 12
Answer – 3.222 12 * 3 + 6 = 42
Explanation : 42 * 4 – 8 = 160
3 + 1³ – 2 = 2 160 * 5 + 10 = 810
2 + 2³ + 4 = 14
14 + 3³ – 6 = 35 
35 + 4³ + 8 = 107 6, 6, 9, 18, 45, ?
1.127
 2, 5, 18, 49, 154, ? 2.132
1.475 3.135
2.470 4.118
3.465 5.120
4.453
5.455 Answer – 3.135
Explanation :
Answer – 4.453 6*1=6
Explanation : 6 * 1.5 = 9
2*3–1=5 9 * 2 = 18
5 * 3 + 3 = 18 18 * 2.5 = 45
18 * 3 – 5 = 49 45 * 3 = 135
49 * 3 + 7 = 154
154 * 3 – 9 = 453  8 4 4 8 32 ?
1.254
 4, ?, 16, 26, 60, 110 2.256
1.6 3.292
2.5 4.232
3.7 5.246

Answer – 2.256 10 + 3² + 1= 20
Explanation : 20 + 5² + 1= 46……..
8 * 0.5 = 4
4*1=4  8, 7, 13, ?, 151, 754
4*2=8 1.42
8 * 4 = 32 2.24
32 * 8 = 256 3.38
4.24
 4, 6, 11, ?, 65, 130 5.14
1.32
2.28 Answer – 3.38
3.25 Explanation :
4.33 8*1 – 1 = 7
5.31 7*2 – 1 = 13
13*3 – 1 = 38
Answer – 2.28
Explanation :  3, 3, 13, 37, 105, ?
4 + 1² + 1 = 6 1.232
6 + 2² + 1= 11 2.221
11 + 4² + 1= 28 3.223
4.225
 3, 4, 9, 23, ?, 202.5 5.242
1.70.5
2.82.5 Answer – 4.225
4.71.5 3 + 1³ – 1 = 3
5.80.5 3 + 2³ + 2 = 13
13 + 3³ – 3 = 37
Answer – 3.64.5 37 + 4³ + 4 = 105
Explanation :
3*1+1=4  2, 7, 31, 119, 483, ?
4* 1.5 + 3 = 9 1.1975
9 * 2 + 5 = 23 2.1970
23 * 2.5 + 7 = 64.5 3.1965
64.5 * 3 + 9 = 202.5 4.1923
5.1955
 8, ?, 20, 46, 96, 178
1.10 Answer – 4.1923
2.15 Explanation :
3.16 2*4–1=7
4.17 7 * 4 + 3 = 31
5.12 31 * 4 – 5 = 119
119 * 4 + 7 = 483
Answer – 1.10 483 * 4 – 9 = 1923
Explanation :
8 + 1² + 1= 10  4, ?, 11, 17, 27, 45
1.6

2.5 4.30
3.7 5.40
4.8
5.9 Answer – 4.30
Explanation :
Answer – 3.7 8 * 0.5 = 4
Explanation : 4*1=4
4*2 – 1 = 7 4 * 1.5 = 6
7*2 – 3 = 11 6 * 2 = 12
11*2 – 5 = 17 12 * 2.5 = 30
 8, 10, 16, 54, 208, ?  16, 21, ?, 48, 74, 111

1.1370 1.32
2.1340 2.24
3.1050 3.25
4.1210 4.33
5.1520 5.31
Answer – 3.1050 Answer – 5.31

8 * 1 + 2 = 10 21 – 16 = 5
10 * 2 – 4 = 16 31 – 21 = 10
16 * 3 + 6 = 54 48 – 31 = 17
54 * 4 – 8 = 208 74 – 48 = 26; 10 – 5 = 5; 17 – 10 = 7; 26 –
208 * 5 + 10 = 1050 17 = 9
  8, 9, 15, 32, ?, 250.5

5, 6, 14, 45, 184, ? 1.70.5
1.927 2.82.5
2.932 3.68.5
3.925 4.71.5
4.918 5.80.5
5.920
Answer – 2.82.5Explanation :
Answer – 3.925 8*1+1=9
Explanation : 9 * 1.5 + 1.5 = 15
5*1+1=6 15 * 2 + 2 = 32
6 * 2 + 2 = 14 32 * 2.5 + 2.5 = 82.5
14 * 3 + 3 = 45 82.5 * 3 + 3 = 250.5
45 * 4 + 4 = 184
184 * 5 + 5 = 925  11, ?, 18, 35, 100, 357
1.13
 8 4 4 6 12 ? 2.15
1.50 3.16
2.20 4.17
3.90 5.12

Answer – 1.13  11, ?, 33, 45, 59, 77

Explanation : 1.53
11 + 1² + 1= 13 2.25
13 + 2² + 1= 18 3.21
18 + 4² + 1= 35…….. 4.28
5.21
 8, 7, 12, ?, 128, 635
1.42 Answer – 5.21
2.24 Explanation :
3.33 11*2 – 1 = 21
4.24 21*2 – 11 = 33
5.14 33*2 – 21 = 45
Answer – 3.33  18, 20, 36, 114, 448, ?
Explanation : 1.2370
8*1 – 1 = 7 2.2340
7*2 – 2 = 12 3.2250
12*3 – 3 = 33 4.2410
5.2520
 3, 3, 12, 38, 103, ?
1.232 Answer – 3.2250
2.221 Explanation :
3.223 18 * 1 + 2 = 20
4.227 20 * 2 – 4 = 36
5.242 36 * 3 + 6 = 114
114 * 4 – 8 = 448
Answer – 4.227 448 * 5 + 10 = 2250
Explanation :
3 + 1³ – 1 = 3 
3 + 2³ + 1 = 12 124 , 96, 60, 50 , 28 , ?
12 + 3³ – 1 = 38 1.27
38 + 4³ + 1 = 103 2.32
3.25
 2, 5, 18, 49, 154, ? 4.18
1.475 5.20
2.470
3.465 Answer – 1.27
4.453 Explanation :
5.455 124/2 =62-2 = 60 96/2 =
48+2 = 50
Answer – 4.453 60/2=30-2 = 28 50/2 =
Explanation : 25+2 = 27
2*3–1=5
5 * 3 + 3 = 18  37, 38, 58, ?, 293.5
18 * 3 – 5 = 49 1.152
49 * 3 + 7 = 154 2.124
154 * 3 – 9 = 453 3.98
4.110 1650/6 – 5 = 275 – 5 = 270

5.117 270/5 -4 = 54-4 = 50
50/4 -3 = 12.5 -3 = 9.5
Answer – 5.117 9.5/3 -2 = 3.17-2 = 1.17
Explanation : 1.17/2 -1 = 0.585-1 = -0.415
37*1+1 = 38
38*3/2 + 1 = 58  290, 360, ?, 528, 626
58*2+1 = 117 1.442
117*5/2+1 = 293.5 2.424
3.222
 11, 18, ?, 159, 652 4.444
1.48 5.440
2.54
3.75 Answer – 1.442
4.63 Explanation :
5.91 17^2 = 289+1 = 290
19^2 =361-1 = 360
Answer – 1.48 21^2 = 441+1 = 442
Explanation : 23^2 = 529-1 = 528
11*1+(1*7) =11+7 = 18 25^2 = 625+1 = 626
18*2+(2*6) = 36+12 = 48
48*3+(3*5) = 144+15 = 159  2, 4, 18, 44, 82, ?, 194
159*4+(4*4) = 636+16 = 652 1.132
2.121
 8,9, 11, 19, 67, ? 3.123
1.514 4.114
2.354 5.142
3.438
4.451 Answer – 1.132
5.414 Explanation :
2+2 =4
Answer – 4.451Explanation : 4+(2+12) = 18
8+1*1 = 9 18+(2+24) = 44
9+(1*2=2) = 11 44+(2+36) = 82
11+(2*4=8) = 19 82+(2+48) = 132
19+(8*6=48) = 67 132+(2+60) = 194
67+(48*8=384) = 451
 785, 835, ?, 905, 925, 935
 1650, ?, 50, 9.5, 1.17, -0.415 1.875
1.1050 2.970
2.270 3.865
3.560 4.940
4.750 5.855
5.980
Answer – 1.875
Explanation : 785-5+55 = 835
835-4+44 = 875 22.5*4 = 90

875-3+33 = 905 90*6 = 540
905-2+22 = 925
925-1+11 = 935  21, ?, 35, 57, 89, 131
A.28
 312, ?, 39.625, 30.47, 31.47 B.21
1.145.55 C.26
2.78.25 D.23
3.112.5 E.None of these
4.98
5.220.75 Answer – 4.23
Explanation :
Answer – 2.78.25 21+2 = 23
Explanation : 23+12 =35
312*(0.25)+(0.25)= 78.25 35+22 = 57
78.25*(0.5)+(0.5) = 39.625 57+32 =89
39.625*(0.75)+(0.75) =30.47 89+42 = 131
30.47*1+1 = 31.47
 3, 14, 39, 103, 270, ?
 ?, 104, 41.6. 24.96, 19.97 A.606
1.370 B.505
2.630 C.707
3.350 D.404
4.410 E.None of these
5.520
Answer – 3.707
Explanation : 3+11= 14
520*1/5 =104 14+(11+14 =25) =39
104*2/5= 41.6 39+(25+39 = 64) = 103
41.6*3/5 = 24.96 103+(64+103 = 167) =270
24.96*4/5 = 19.97 270+(167+270=437) = 707
  14, 18, ?, 458, 4458

6,6, 9, ?, 90, A.128
540 B.58
A.22.5 C.48
B.21 D.44
C.23.2 E.None of these
D.24.5
E.None of these Answer – 2.58
Explanation :
Answer – 1.22.5 14+4 = 18
Explanation : 18+40 = 58
6*1 = 6 58+400 = 458
6*1.5 = 9 458+4000 = 4458
9*2.5 = 22.5
 112, 113, 102, 213, ? B.39

A.899 C.43
B.-988 D.65
C.899 E.None of these
D.-898
E.None of these Answer – 3.43
Explanation :
Answer – 4.-898 43+2 = 45
Explanation : 45*2 = 90
112+1 = 113 90-2 = 88
113-11 = 102 88*2 = 176
102+111 = 213 176+2 = 178
213-1111 = -898 178*2 = 356
 221, 55, 224, 55, 236, ?, 257  68, 80, 98, 122, ?, 188
A.242 A.134
B.55 B.152
C.254 C.122
D.57.25 D.148
E.None of these E.None of these
Answer – 4.57.25 Answer – 2.152

(221-1)/4 = 55 68+12+0 = 80
(55+1)*4 = 224 80+12+6 =98
(224-4)/4 = 55 98+12+12 = 122
(55+4)*4 = 236 122+12+18 = 152
(236-7)/4 = 57.25 152+12+24 = 188
(57.25+7)*4 = 257
 17, 10, 12, 20.5, ?
 15, 80, 255, ?, 1295 A.44
A.615 B.51
B.625 C.37
C.525 D.63
D.624 E.None of these
E.None of these
Answer – 1.44
Explanation : 17*0.5+1.5 = 10
2^4 = 16-1 = 15 10*1+2 = 12
3^4 = 81-1 = 80 12*1.5+2.5 = 20.5
4^4 = 256-1 = 255 20.5*2+3 = 44
5^4 = 625-1 = 624
6^4 = 1296-1 = 1295 
5, 15, 65, 315, ?, 7815
 ?, 45, 90, 88, 176, 178, 356 A. 1695
A.52 B. 1935
C. 1565 4 * 1 + 10 * 1 = 14
D. 1685 14 * 2 + 8 * 2 = 44
E. None of these 44 * 3 + 6 * 3 = 150
150 * 4 + 4 * 4 = 616
Answer – C. 1565 616 * 5 + 2 * 5 = 3090
Explanation :
5 * 5 – 10 = 15  2 51 87 112 128 137 ?
15 * 5 – 10 = 65 A. 152
65 * 5 – 10 = 315 B. 131
315 * 5 – 10 = 1565 C. 213
1565 * 5 – 10 = 7815 D. 141
E. None of these
 8 18 28 90 356 ?
A. 1782 Answer – D. 141
B. 1892 Explanation :
C. 1652 2 + 7² = 51
D. 1662 51 + 6² = 87
E. None of these 87 + 5² = 112
112 + 4² = 128
Answer – A. 1782 128 + 3² = 137
Explanation : 137 + 2² = 141
* 1 + 10
*2–8  5 8 8 10 13 ?
*3+6 A. 12
B. 14
 2 12 52 162 332 ? C. 18
A. 342 D. 16
B. 366 E. None of these
C. 396
D. 291 Answer – D. 16
E. None of these Explanation :
*2 – 2
Answer – A. 342 /2 + 4
Explanation : *2 – 6
2 * 5 + 2 = 12
12 * 4 + 4 = 52  7 23 55 109 191 ?
52 * 3 + 6 = 162 A. 343
B. 323
 4 14 44 150 ? 3090 C. 307
A. 612 D. 303
C. 616
D. 618 Answer – C. 307
2^3 – 1^2
Answer – C. 616 3^3 – 2^2
Explanation : 4^3 – 3^2
 3 2 3 6 14 ? A. 438
A. 46.5 B. 448
B. 36.5 C. 488
C. 35.5 D. 498
D. 45.5 E. None of these
E. None of these
Answer – A. 438
Answer – E. None of these Explanation :
Explanation : -12^2 -10^2, -8^2
3 * 0.5 + 0.5 = 2 438
2 * 1.0 + 1.0 = 3
3 * 1.5 + 1.5 = 6  13 15 26 84 328 ?
6 * 2 + 2 = 14 A. 1780
14 * 2.5 + 2.5 = 37.5 B. 1890
C. 1650
 3 8 ? 76 235 696 D. 1690
A. 49 E. None of these
B. 26
C. 27 Answer – C. 1650
D. 22 Explanation :
E. None of these *1+2
*2–4
Answer – C. 27 *3+6
Explanation :
3*3–1=8  2 11 46 141 286 ?
8 * 3 + 3 = 27 A. 342
27 * 3 – 5 = 76 B. 366
76 * 3 + 7 = 235 C. 396
235 * 3 – 9 = 696 D. 291
E. None of these
 6 13 24 51 98 ?
A. 149 Answer – D. 291
B. 159 Explanation :
C. 189 2 * 5 + 1 = 11; 11 * 4 + 2 = 46; 46 * 3 + 3 =
D. 201 141
E. None of these
 4 11 34 ? 484 2435
Answer – D. 201 A. 112
Explanation : B. 132
6*2+1 C. 115
13 * 2 – 2 D. 117
24 * 2 + 3 E. None of these
51 * 2 – 4
98 * 2 + 5 Answer – D. 117
Explanation :
 11 = 4 * 1 + 7 * 1
798 654 554 490 454 ?
34 = 11 * 2 + 6 * 2  13700 1957 326 ? 16 5

117 = 34 * 3 + 5 * 3 A. 60
B. 65
 6072 1010 200 48 14 ? C. 55
A. 5 D. 45
C. 2
D. 1 Answer – B. 65
-1 / 7
Answer – A. 5 -1 / 6
Explanation : -1 / 5
-12 / 6
-10 / 5  5 12 ? 340 1684 6724
-8 / 4 A. 50
B. 72
 5 8 6 10 ? 12 C. 60
A. 2 D. 84
C. 6
D. 7 Answer – C. 60
* 8 – 28
Answer – D. 7 * 7 – 24
Explanation : * 6 – 20
*2 – 2
/2 + 2  5 11 20 43 82 ?
*2 – 2 A. 149
B. 159
 6 ? 56 109 184 219 C. 169
A. 43 D. 189
C. 27
D. 33 Answer – C. 169
5*2+1
Answer – B. 23 11 * 2 – 2
Explanation : 20 * 2 + 3
2^3 – 2^1 43 * 2 – 4
3^3 – 2^2 82 * 2 + 5
4^3 – 2^3

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Directions (Q. 1-100): In each of these questions a number series is given. In each series
only one number is wrong. Find out the wrong number.
1). 50 51 47 56 42 65 29
1. 51
2. 47
3. 56
4. 42
5. 65
2). 3 9 23 99 479 2881 20159
1. 9
2. 23
3. 99
4. 479
5. 2881
3). 7 4 6 9 20 52.5 160.5
1. 6
2. 4
3. 20
4. 9
5. 5
4). 1 3 6 11 20 39 70
1. 3
2. 39
3. 11
4. 20
5. 6
5). 2 13 27 113 561 3369 23581
1. 27
2. 13

3. 113
4. 561
5. 3369
Answer With Explanation:
1). The series is 50 + 1^2 = 51, 51 – 2^2 = 47, 47 + 3^2 = 56, 56 – 4^2 = 40, 40 + 5^2 = 65, 65 –
6^2 = 29.
Hence, there should be 40 in place of 42.
Answer is: D
2). The series is 3 × 2 + 3 = 9, 9 × 3 – 4 = 23, 23 × 4 + 5 = 97, 97 × 5 – 6 = 479, 479 × 6 + 7 =

2881, 2881 × 7 – 8 = 20159
Answer is: C
3). The series is x0.5 + 0.5, x1 + 1, x 1.5 + 1.5, x 2 + 2, x 2.5 + 2.5, x 3 + 3…
Answer is: A
4). The series is 1 × 2 + 1 = 3, 3 × 2 + 0 = 6, 6 × 2 – 1 = 11, 11 × 2 – 2 = 20, 20 × 2 – 3 = 37, 37

× 2 – 4 = 70.
Answer is: B
5). The series is 2 × 2 + 7 = 11, 11 × 3 – 6 = 27, 27 × 4 + 5, = 113, 113 × 5 – 4 = 561, 561 × 6 +

3 = 3369, 3369 × 7 – 2 = 23581.
Answer is: B
6). 7 16 27 40 46
1. 7
2. 16

3. 27
4. 40
5. 46
7). 729 1331 2497 3375 4913
1. 729
2. 1331
3. 3375
4. 2497
5. 4913
8). 80 119 166 221 223
1. 80
2. 119
3. 166
4. 192
5. 223
9). 8 8.5 11.5 14 17
1. 8
2. 5
3. 5
4. 14
5. 17
10). 439 778 1456 2812 5624
1. 439
2. 778
3. 1456
4. 2812
5. 5624
6). The series is 5 × 1 + 2 = 7, 6 × 2 + 4 = 16, 7 × 3 + 6 = 27, 8 × 4 + 8 = 40, 9 × 5 + 10 = 55.
Alternate Method: +9, +11, +13, +15
Answer is: E

7). The series is 9^3, 11^3, 13^3, 15^3, 17^3,
Answer is: D
8). The series is 9^2 – 1, 11^2 – 2, 13^2 – 3, 15^2 – 4, 17^2 – 5,
Answer is: E
9). The series is 8 + 1.5 = 9.5, 9.5 + 2 = 11.5, 11.5 + 2.5 = 14, 14 + 3 = 17
Hence, there should be 9.5 in place of 8.5.
Answer is: B
10). The series is +339, +678, +1356, +2712,
Answer is: E
11). 17, 36, 132, 635, 3500, 21750, 153762
1. 635
2. 17
3. 132
4. 3500
5. 36
12). 17, 20, 46, 147, 599, 3015, 18018
1. 20
2. 46
3. 599
4. 147
5. 3015
13). 90, 135, 286, 750, 2160, 6405, 19155
1. 90
2. 750
3. 6405
4. 286

5. 2160
14). 9, 14, 40, 129, 536, 2705, 16260
1. 14
2. 40
3. 536
4. 9
5. 129
15). 8, 18, 64, 272, 1395, 8424, 59045
1. 18
2. 8
3. 272
4. 1395
5. 64
11). The number series should be 636 in the place of 635.
The series is (17 + 1^3) × 2, (36 + 2^3) × 3, (132 + 3^3) × 4, (636 + 4^3) × 5
Answer is: a)
The series is ×1 + 3, ×2 + 6, ×3 + 9, ×4 + 12, ×5 + 15
Answer is: c)
The series is (90-45) × 3, (135-40) × 3, (285-35) × 3, (750-30) × 3, (2160-25) × 3,…
Answer is: d)
The series is ×1 + 5, ×2 + 10, ×3 + 15, ×4 + 20, ×5 + 25
Answer is: b)

The series is (8+1) × 2, (18+3) × 3, (63+5) × 4, (272+7) × 5
Answer is: e)
16). 32, 39, 65, 128, 253, 467, 809, 1320
1. 39
2. 65
3. 253
4. 467
5. 32
17). 38, 49, 62, 72, 77, 91, 101
1. 49
2. 72
3. 77
4. 91
5. 38
18).19, 22, 32, 46, 73, 108, 158
1. 22
2. 46
3. 73
4. 19
5. 158
19). 47, 44, 45, 46, 33, 57, 3, 88
1. 44
2. 57
3. 46
4. 3
5. 47
20). 45, 131, 228, 338, 466, 619, 800
1. 131
2. 466
3. 619
4. 45
5. 800

16).The series is,.
Hence, 253 is a wrong number.
Answer: C
17).The series is,
38 = 3+8 = 11 = 38 +11 = 49
49 = 4+9 = 13 = 49 +13 = 62
62 = 6+2 = 8 = 62 + 8 = 70 ≠ 72
70 = 7+0 = 7 = 70+ 7 = 77
77 = 7+7 = 14 = 77+14 = 91
91 = 9+1 = 10 = 91+10 = 101
Hence, 72 is the wrong number.
Answer: B
18).The series is,

Hence, 46 is the wrong number
Answer: B
19). First series 47, 45, 33, 3
47-(1×2) = 45
45-(3×4) = 33
33- (5×6) = 3
Second series 44, 46, 57, 88
44 + (1×2) = 46
46 + (3×4) = 58 ≠ 57
58 + (5×6) = 88
Hence, 57 is the wrong answer.
Answer: B
20).The series is,

11, 13, 19, 23 and 29 are the prime numbers
Answer: B
21). 1, 8, 66, 460, 2758, 13785, 55146
1. 460
2. 2758
3. 66
4. 8
5. 55146
22). 56, 57, 48, 73, 24, 105, -10
1. 57
2. 73
3. 105
4. -10
5. 24
23). 2, 2, 13, 59, 363, 2519, 20161
1. 13
2. 20161
3. 2519
4. 59
5. 363
24). 3, 1, 3, 0.7, 3, 0.6, 3, 0.5, 3
1. 1
2. 7
3. 6
4. 3
5. 5
25). 2, 6, 13, 26, 54, 100, 197
1. 26
2. 100
3. 54
4. 197
5. 13
Explanation With Answer Key:
21). 1 8 66 460 2758 13785 55146
Here 1 × 9 – 1 = 8; 8 × 8 + 2 = 66; 66 × 7 – 3 = 459;
459 × 6 + 4 = 2758; 2758 × 5 – 5 = 13785; 13785
× 4 + 6 = 55146
Answer: a)
22). 56 57 48 73 24 105 -10
Here 56 +1^2 = 57;
57 – 3^2 = 48; 48+ 5^2 = 73; 73- 7^2 = 24;
24 + 9^2 = 105; 105 -11^2 = -16
Answer: d)
23). 2 2 13 59 363 2519 20161
Here 2 × 3 – 4 = 2; 2 × 4 + 5 = 13;
13 × 5 – 6 = 59; 59 × 6 + 7 = 361;
361 × 7 – 8 = 2519; 2519 × 8 + 9 = 20161
Answer: e)
24). 3 1 3 0.7 3 0.6 3
3 × 1/3 = 1;

1 × 3 = 3;
3 × 1/4 = 0.75;
0.75 × 4 = 3;
3 × 1/5 = 0.6;
0.6 × 5 = 3;
3 × 1/6 = 0.5;
0.5 × 6 = 3.
Answer: b)
25). 2 6 13 26 54 100 197
Here 2 × 2 + 2 = 6; 6 × 2 + 1 = 13;
13 × 2 + 0 = 26; 26 × 2 – 1 = 51;
51 × 2 – 2 = 100; 100 × 2 – 3 = 197
Answer: c)
26). 3, 7.5, 15, 37.5, 75, 167.5, 375
1. 5
2. 75
3. 5
4. 15
5. 5
27). 0, 1, 9, 36, 99, 225, 441
1. 9
2. 36
3. 99
4. 225
5. 441
28). 2, 3, 5, 8, 14, 23, 41, 69

1. 5
2. 8
3. 14
4. 41
5. 69
29). 5, 10, 17, 27, 37, 50, 65
1. 10
2. 17
3. 37
4. 27
5. 50
30). 108, 54, 36, 18, 9, 6, 4
1. 54
2. 36
3. 18
4. 9
5. 6
26). The series is ×2.5, ×2 alternately
Answer: a)
27). The differences are
0 1 9 36 99 225 441
02 12 32 62 102 152 212
Answer: c)
28). The series is an alternate series, having
S 1 = 2 5 14 41; ×3 – 1 in each term
S 2 = 3 8 23 69; ×3 – 1 in each term
Answer: e)
29). The series is +5, +7, +9, +11, ….

Answer: d)
30). The series is ÷2, ÷1.5 alternately.
Answer: d)
31). 4, 12, 42, 196, 1005, 6066, 42511
a) 12
b) 42
c) 196
d) 1005
e) 6066
32). 7, 13, 25, 49, 97, 194, 385
a) 13
b) 25
c) 49
d) 194
e) 385
33). 10, 15, 24, 35, 54, 75, 100
a) 10
b) 24
c) 35
d) 54
e) 100
34). 2, 8, 32, 148, 765, 4626, 32431
a) 32431

b) 765
c) 148
d) 32
e) 2
35). 73, 57, 49, 44, 43, 42
a) 73
b) 57
c) 49
d) 44
e) 42
31). b)
4, 12, 42, 196, 1005, 6066, 42511
4 × 2+(2)2 = 12
12× 3+(3)2 = 45
45× 4+(4)2 = 196
196× 5+(5)2 = 1005
1005× 6+(6)2 = 6066
6066× 7+(7)2 = 42511
32). d)
7, 13, 25, 49, 97, 194, 385
7× 2 -1= 13

13× 2 -1= 25
25× 2 -1= 49
49× 2 -1= 97
97× 2 -1= 193
193× 2 -1= 385
33). c)
10, 15, 24, 35, 54, 75, 100
34). d)
2, 8, 32, 148, 765, 4626, 32431
2 × 2+22= 8
3 × 8+32= 33
4 × 33+42= 148
5 × 148+52= 765
6 ×765+62= 4626
7 × 4626+72=32431
35). d)
73, 57, 49, 44, 43,42
73-57= 16
57-49=8
49-45= 4

45-43= 2
43-42=1
Differences between the consecutive numbers are in Geometric Progression (G.P)
36). 1527, 1185, 985, 865, 823, 817
a) 985
b) 865
c) 823
d) 817
e) 1185
37). 110, 106, 204, 608, 2384, 11900
a) 2384
b) 106
c) 11900
d) 608
e) 204
38). 71, 90, 128, 185, 261, 365
a) 365
b) 128
c) 185
d) 90
e) 261

39). 8, 17.5, 64.75, 157.375, 561.3125, 1400.78125
a) 5
b) 75
c) 375
d) 3125
e) 78125
40). 18, 36, 144, 864, 6912, 691020
a) 691020
b) 144
c) 864
d) 6912
e) 36
Solution With Answer Key:
36). A) The series is
1527 — (192 -19) = 1185,
1185 — (152 — 15) =975,
975— (112— 11) = 865,
865 — (72— 7) = 823,
823 — (32 — 3) = 817
There should be 975 in place of 985.
37). D) The series is 110 x 1 — 4 = 106,
106 x 2 — 8 = 204, 204 x 3 — 12 = 600, 600 x 4 — 16 = 2384, 2384 x 5 — 20 = 11900

71 + 19 = 90, 90 + 38 = .128, 128 + 57 = 185, 185 + 76 = 261, 261 + 95 = 356 Hence there
should be 356 in place of 365.
39). C) The series is
8 x 2.5 — 2.5 = 17.5,
17.5 x 3.5 + 3.5 = 64.75,
64.75 x 2.5 — 2.5 = 159.375,
159.375 x 3.5 + 3.5 = 561.3125,
561.3125 x 2.5 — 2.5 = 1400.78125, …
Hence there should be 159.375 in place of 157.375.
40). A) The series is .
Hence there should be 69120 in place of 691020
41). 76, 75, 142, 399, 1530, 7535
a) 399
b) 142
c) 75
d) 1530
e) 7535
42). 84, 138, 192, 270, 348, 434
a) 192
b) 138

c) 84
d) 348
e) 434
43). 88, 88, 176, 530, 2112, 10560
a) 88
b) 176
c) 2112
d) 105602
e) 530
44). 2400, 1295, 625, 255, 80, 15
a) 2400
b) 1295
c) 625
d) 80
e) 15
45). 45, 62, 81, 102, 123, 150
a) 45
b) 62
c) 102
d) 81
e) 123
41). D) The series is

76 x 1 — 13= 75,
75 x 2 — 23 = 142,
142 x 3 — 33 = 399,
399 x 4 — 43 = 1532,
1532 x 5 — 53 = 7535, …
Hence there should be 1532 in place of 1530.
21 x 4 = 84,
23 x 6 = 138,
25 x 8= 200,
27 x 10 = 270,
29 x 12 = 348,
31 x 14 = 434, …
Hence there should be 200 in place, of 192.
Therefore the wrong number is 192.
43). E) The series is
Hence there should be 528 in .place of 530.
44). C) The series is 74 — 1 = 2400,
64 — 1 = 1295, 54— 1 = 624, 44 – 1 = 255, 34— 1 = 80, 24 — 1 = 15, …

Therefore, the wrong number is 625.
45). E) The series is
46). 127 470 686 811 875 885
a) 470
b) 686
c) 811
d) 885
e) 875
47). 1296 652 328 169 88.5 48.25
a) 328
b) 169
c) 5
d) 1296
e) 652
48). 2 5 15 131 530 13257
a) 5
b) 15
c) 131
d) 530

e) 13257
49). 508 640 776 925 1092 1283
a) 640
b) 508
c) 925
d) 1092
e) 1283
50). 1325 714 318 90 -18 -54
a) 714
b) 318
c) 90
d) -18
e) 1325
46). The series is +73, +63, +53, +43, +33, +23, …
The series is 127 + 343 = 470, 470 + 216 = 686, 686 + 125 = 811, 811 + 64 = 875, 875 + 27
=902,
Therefore it should be 902 in place of 885.
Answer: d)
47). The series is ÷2 + 4 (repeated)
1296 ÷ 2 + 4 = 652, 652 ÷ 2 + 4 = 330, 330 ÷ 2 + 4 = 169, 169 ÷ 2 + 4 = 88.5, 88.5 ÷ 2 + 4 =

48.75, …
Answer: a)

48). The series is 2 x 12 + 3= 5, 5 × 2 + 4 = 14, 14 x 32 + 5 = 131, 131 x 4 + 6 = 530, 530 x 52 + 7

= 13257,……
Answer: b)
49). The series is 508 + 131 = 639, 639 + 137 = 776, 776 + 149 = 925, 925 + 167 = 1092, 1092 +
191 = 1283, …
Hence it ‘should be 639 in place of 640.
Answer: a)
50). The series is (11)3 – 5 = 1326,
(9)3 – 15 = 714, (7)3 – 25 = 318, (5)3 – 35 = 90, (3)3 – 45 = -18, (1)3 – 55 = -54
Hence it should be 1326 in place of 1325.
Answer: e)
51). 34/15, 76/35, 130/63, 202/99, 290/143, 394/195
a) 130/63
b) 76/35
c) 202/99
d) 290/143
e) 34/15
52). 5930, 4900, 7056, 3969, 8281, 3136
a) 4900
b) 7056
c) 5930
d) 8281

e) 3136
53). 28, 55, 83, 138, 221, 360
a) 360
b) 55
c) 138
d) 221
e) 28
54). 85, 88, 182, 550, 2232, 11175
a) 182
b) 88
c) 85
d) 550
e) 2232
55). 46, 300, 430, 494, 526, 542
a) 526
b) 300
c) 494
d) 542
e) 46
51). B) The series follows:
Numerator = 2 x Denominator + 4
So, 76/35 should be replaced by (35×2+4) / 35 = 74/35

52). C) The series is (77)2, (70)2, (84)2, (63)2, (91)2, (56)2, …
5929, 4900, 7056, 3969, 8281, 3136
Hence there should be 5929 in place of 5930
54). D) The series is 85 x 1 + 3 = 88,
88 x 2 + 6 = 182, 182 x 3 + 9 = 555, 555 x 4 + 12 = 2232, 2232 x 5 + 15 = 11175,…..
55). B) Move from right to left. The series is
-16, -32, -64, -128, -256, …..
56). 11 12 28 93 310 1965
a) 12
b) 93
c) 1965
d) 310
e) 28
57). 3 20 87 392 2025 12246
a) 12246
b) 87

c) 392
d) 20
e) 2025
58).12 6.8 7.5 12.75 27.5 71.25
a) 5
b) 5
c) 75
d) 25
e) 8
59). 5 33 225 1345 6724 26881
a) 225
b) 6724
c) 26881
d) 33
e) 225
60). 225 256 289 344 361 400
a) 225
b) 361
c) 344
d) 256
e) 400
56). D) The series is 11 x 1 + 12 = 12, 12 x 2 + 22 = 28, 28 x 3 + 32= 93, 93 x 4 + 42 = 388, 388 x

5 + 52 = 1965, …

57). A) (3 + 7) x 2 = 20, (20 + 9) x 3 = 87, (87 + 11) x 4 = 392, (392 + 13) x 5 = 2025, (2025 +
15) x 6 = 12240,
Therefore, there should be 12240 in place of 12246.
58). E) The series is 12 x 0.5 + 0.5 = 6.5, 6.5 x 1 + 1 = 7.5, 7.5 x 1.5 + 1.5 = 12.75, 12.75 x 2 + 2
= 27.5, 27.5 x 2.5 + 2.5 = 71.25, …
Therefore, there should be 6.5 in place of 6.8.
59). B) The series is 5 x 8 – 7 = 33, 33 x 7 – 6 = 225, 225 x 6 – 5 = 1345, 1345 x 5 – 4 = 6721,

6721 x 4 – 3 = 26881,
Therefore, there should be 6721 in place of 6724.
60). C) The series is (15)2 = 225, (16)2 =256, (17)2 = 289, (18)2 = 324, (19)2 = 361, (20)2 = 400,
Therefore there should be 324 in place of 344.
61). 11, 12, 26, 81, 320, 1645
a) 11
b) 12
c) 81
d) 320
e) None of these
62). 9, 26, 65, 126, 217, 342
a) 9
b) 126
c) 26
d) 342
e) None of these

63). 18, 10, 11, 17.5, 40, 91, 274
a) 18
b) 11
c) 10
d) 40
e) None of these
64). 12, 30, 99, 408, 2050, 12348
a) 12
b) 30
c) 2050
d) 408
e) None of these
65). 50, 51, 47, 56, 45, 65, 29
a) 45
b) 50
c) 29
d) 65
e) None of these
61). The series is
11*1 + 1 = 12
12*2 + 2 = 26
26*3 + 3 = 81

81*4 + 4 = 328
328*5 + 5 = 1645
so 320 is wrong
Answer: d)
62). Here the number follows the given rule
23 + 1, 33 – 1 , 43 + 1, 53 – 1, 63 + 1, 73 – 1
so 126 is wrong number.
Answer: d)
63). Wrong Number: 40
Correct Number: 37
18 * 0.5 + 1 = 10
10 * 1 + 1 = 11
11 * 1.5 + 1 = 17.5
17.5 * 2 + 1 = 36
36 * 2.5 + 1 = 91
91 * 3 + 1 = 274
Answer: d)
64). (9×1) + 3 = 12
(12×2) + 6 = 30
(30×3) + 9 = 99
(99×4) + 12 = 408
(408×5) + 15 = 2055
(2055×6) + 18 = 12348

Answer: c)
65). 50 + 12 (1) = 51
51 – 22 (4) = 47
47 + 32 (9) = 56
56 – 42 (16) = 40
40 + 52 (25) = 65
65 – 62 (36) = 29
Answer: a)
66). 190 166 145 128 112 100 91
a) 100
b) 91
c) 128
d) 112
e) 145
67). 20480 5120 1280 320 100 20 5
a) 5120
b) 320
c) 1280
d) 100
e) 5
68). 60 67 76 87 99 115
a) 67

b) 87
c) 76
d) 115
e) 99
69). 7 8 18 57 228 1165 6996
a) 228
b) 57
c) 1165
d) 8
e) 18
70). 1 1 2 6 24 96 720
a) 720
b) 96
c) 24
d) 6
e) 2
66). C) Subtracting 24, 21, 18, 15, 12.
67). D) Dividing previous number by 4.
68). E) Go on adding 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, …
69). A) The series is:
7×1+1=8
8 × 2 + 2 = 18

18 × 3 + 3= 57
57 × 4 + 4 = 232 not 228
232 × 5 + 5 = 1165
1165 × 6 + 6 = 6996
228 is wrong.
70). B) The series is:
1×1=1
1×2=2
2×3=6
6 × 4 = 24
24 × 5 = 120 not 96
120 × 6= 720
96 is wrong
71). 2 12 36 81 150 252
1. 2
2. 81
3. 36
4. 150
5. 252
72). 5 16 27 44 65 90
1. 16
2. 5
3. 44
4. 65
5. 90
73). 4 2 0 -5 -12 -21
1. 0
2. 4

3. 2
4. -5
5. -21
74). 101 123 149 179 218 251
1. 251
2. 123
3. 179
4. 218
5. 101
75). 9 21 45 101 211 433 879
1. 21
2. 45
3. 211
4. 433
5. 101
71). The series is 12 x 2 = 2, 22 x 3 = 12, 32 x 4 = 36, 42 x 5 = 80, 52 x 6= 150, 62 x 7 = 252

Hence, 81 should be replaced by 80.
Answer: b)
72). The series is 1 x (2 + 3) = 5, 2 x (3 + 4) = 14,3 x (4 + 5)=27,4 x(5 +6)=44,5 x(6 + 7)=65,6

x(7 + 8) = 90.
Answer: a)
73). The series is 32 – 22 -12 = 4,
42 – 32 – 22 = 3,
52 – 42 – 32= 0;
62 – 52 – 42 = -5;
72 – 62 – 52 = 12,
82 – 72 – 62 = -21. Hence, 2 should be replaced by 3.

Answer: c)
74). The series is 102+ 12 + 02 = 101,
112 +12 +12 =123,
122 + 12 +22 = 149,
132 +12 +32 =179,
142 +12 +42 =213,
152 + 12 + 52 =251
Answer: d)
75). Theseriesis x2+3, x2+5, x2+7, x2+9, x2+11…
Answer: b)
76). 2 11 38 197 1172 8227 65806
1. 11
2. 38
3. 197
4. 1172
5. 8227
77). 16 19 21 30 46 71 107
1. 19
2. 21
3. 30
4. 46
5. 71
78). 7 9 16 25 41 68 107 173
1. 107
2. 16

3. 41
4. 68
5. 25
79). 4 2 3.5 7.5 26.25 118.125
1. 125
2. 25
3. 5
4. 2
5. 5
80). 16 4 2 1.5 1.75 1.875
1. 875
2. 75
3. 5
4. 2
5. 4
76). The series is based on the following pattern:
11 = 2 × 3 + 5
38 = 11 × 4 – 6
197 = 38 × 5 + 7
1172 ≠ 197 × 6 – 8
1172 is wrong and it should be replaced by 197 × 6 – 8 = 1174
Answer: d)
107 – 71 = 36 = 62
71 – 46 = 25 = 52
46 – 30 = 16 = 42
30 – 21 = 9 = 32

21 – 19 = 2 ≠ 22
19 I should be replaced by 17 for which 21 – 17 = 22
Answer: a)
16 = 9 + 7
25 = 16 + 9
41 = 25 + 16
68 ≠ 41 + 25
Answer: d)
Obviously, 3.5 is the wrong number which should be replaced by 3.
Answer: c)
Obviously, 1.75 is the wrong number which should be replaced by 1.5.
Answer: b)
81). 7 4 6 9 20 52.5 160.5
1. 6
2. 4
3. 20
4. 9
5. 5
82). 4 6 12 30 75 315 1260
1. 315
2. 75
3. 12
4. 6

5. 30
83). 3 4 13 38 87 166 289
1. 38
2. 13
3. 87
4. 166
5. 4
84). 4 5 9 29 111 556 3335
1. 5
2. 9
3. 29
4. 111
5. 556
85). 2 6 16 38 84 176 368
1. 6
2. 16
3. 38
4. 84
5. 176
81). A) ×1/2+1/2, ×1+1, ×1(1/2)+1(1/2)…..
82).B) ×1(1/2), ×2, ×2(1/2),…
83).D) +12, +32, +52, ….
84).C) ×1+1, ×2-1, ×3+1, ×4-1….
85).E) ×2+2, ×2+4, ×2+6,…
86). 2 3 6 18 109 1944 209952
1. 3
2. 6
3. 18
4. 109

5. 1944
87). 1 3 6 11 20 39 70
1. 3
2. 39
3. 11
4. 20
5. 6
88). 2 13 27 113 561 3369 23581
1. 13
2. 27
3. 113
4. 561
5. 3369
89). 50 51 47 56 42 65 29
1. 51
2. 47
3. 56
4. 42
5. 65
90). 3 9 23 99 479 2881 20159
1. 9
2. 23
3. 99
4. 479
5. 2881
Solutions
86).D) 2×3=6; 3×6=18; 6×18=108; 18×108=1944….
87).B) 1×2+1=3; 3×2+0=6; 6×2-1=11; 11×2-2=20; 20×2-3=37….
88).A) 2×2+7=11; 11×3-6=27; 27×4+5=113; 113×5-4=561……
89).D) 50+12= 51; 51-22=47; 47+32=56;56-42=40;…
90).C) 3×2 +3 =9 ; 9×3-4 =23; 23×4+5 =97; 97×5-6=479…

91). 22, 37, 52, 67, 84, 97
1. 52
2. 84
3. 97
4. 67
5. None of these
92). 11, 42, 39, 164, 525, 421, 749
1. 164
2. 421
3. 525
4. 749
5. None of these
93). 10, 41, 94, 1624, 2516, 3625, 4936
1. 1624
2. 2516
3. 3625
4. 4936
5. None of these
94). 4, 7, 13, 25, 49, 97, 153
1. 25
2. 49
3. 97
4. 153
5. None of these
95). 1 3 10 36 152 760 4632
1. 3
2. 36
3. 4632
4. 760
5. None of these
Solutions With Answer Key:
91). The pattern is as follows

So, 84 is the incorrect term, it should be 82.
Answer: b)
92). In rest of the numbers, one digit is the square of the rest part of the number.
Answer: b)
10 = (1)2 (0)2, 41 = (2)2 (1)2, 94 = (3)2 (2)2 , 2516 = (5)2(4)2 , 3625 = (6)2(5)2
4936 = (7)2(6)2 , but in 1624 it is not so.
Answer: d)
So, 153 is the wrong term in the series
Answer: d)
From above, we can say that 760 is wrong in the given series. 770 should come in place of 760.
96). 729 1331 2497 3375 4913

1. 729
2. 1331
3. 3375
4. 2497
5. 4913
97). 8 8.5 11.5 14 17
1. 8
2. 5
3. 5
4. 14
5. 17
98). 7 16 27 40 46
1. 7
2. 16
3. 27
4. 40
5. 46
99). 439 778 1456 2812 5624
1. 439
2. 778
3. 1456
4. 2812
5. 5624
100). 80 119 166 221 223
1. 80
2. 119
3. 166
4. 192
5. 223
Solutions With Answer Key:
96). The series is 93, 113, 133, 153, 173, …

Answer: d)
97). The series is 8 + 1.5 = 9.5, 9.5 + 2
= 11.5, 11.5 + 2.5 = 14, 14 + 3 = 17
Hence, there should be 9.5 in place of 8.5.
Answer: b)
98). The series is 5 × 1 + 2 = 7, 6 × 2 + 4 =
16, 7 × 3 + 6 = 27, 8 × 4 + 8 = 40, 9 × 5 + 10
= 55. Hence, there should be 55 in place of 46.
Alternate Method: +9, +11, +13, +15 …
Answer: e)
99). The series is +339, +678, +1356, +2712, …
Answer: e)
100). The series is 92 – 1, 112 – 2, 132 – 3, 152 – 4, 172 – 5, …
Answer: e)

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Directions: What approximate value should Option A

come in place of question mark (?) in the Solution:
below given questions? (9118-8022+904) *12 =1500* ?
(2000*12 /1500) = x
1. √? + √1335 * 24 – 13.96 = 895 X=15.
A) 1855
B) 2025 4. {(4/7*15/4) / (3.5 -1.2) }2 = ?
C) 1950 A) 1.05
D) 2125 B) 0.76
E) None C) 1.25
D) 0.87
E) None
View Answer
Option B View Answer
Solution:
√? +36*24 -14=895 Option D
√? +850=895 Solution:
√?=45 [(60/28)/2.3]2 =x
X=45*45=2025. X={15/16}2 ==> 0.87.
2. (42.03% of 495.04 + 58.02% of 1200 ) / 9 5. If x=3.5 , y=4.5 , then {(y-x) (y-x)/y+x}*xy

=? =?
A) 266.7 A) 3
B) 235.6 B) 2
C) 284.3 C) 1.85
D) 312.5 D) 1.8
E) None E) None
View Answer View Answer
Option C Option B
Solution: Solution:
(207+696)/9=284.3. {(1*1)/8*15.75}= x
X= 15.75/8=2.
3. (9117.88 – 8021.85 + 903.92) * 12 = 1500
*? 6. (87.65% of 7159.89 – 68.99% of 8939.89)
A) 15 * 6.06 = (?)2
B) 18 A) 20
C) 24 B) 24
D) 22 C) 28
E) None D) 32
E) None
View Answer


Option C Option C
Solution: Solution:
(6300 – 6168) * 6 =x 2 750/45 * 781/11* 114/95
132 * 6 = x 2 =(10*71*36 )/ 19
792= x 2 =1420.
ie x=28.
10. 15.332 – 12.942 + 22.062 – 35.65 = ?
7. 35 5/7% of 6510 + 77 7/9% of 5886 = ?% A) 511
of 6126 + 50% of 5638 B) 504
A) 49.5 C) 631
B) 58.35 D) 585
C) 54 E) None
D) 66.66
E) None
View Answer
View Answer Option B

Solution:
Option D 15 2 -132 + 222 -35.65 = x
Solution: 225-169+484-35.65 = x
250/7% of 6510 + 700/9 % of 5886 =?% of X= 504.
6126 + 50% of 5638
2325 + 4578 – 2819 = x/100 *6126 +2819 Directions : What will come in place of x in
(4084 *100 ) /6126 = x the folloiwng questions
X=66.66.
1. 1404 ÷ x + 48 = (5.5% of 300) × 10
8. 854.926 – 562.005 – 115.98 = 22.6% of (?) A) 18
A) 804 B) 16
B) 795 C) 13
C) 826 D) 14
D) 844 E) 12
E) None
View Answer
View Answer
Option E
Option A
Solution:
855 – 562 – 116 = 22.6% of x
177 =22/100 * x 2. 22 × 33 × 1080 ÷ 15 = 6x
X=804. A) 6
B) 5
9. (750/45) / 11/781 * 114/95 = ? C) 7
A) 1355 D) 4
B) 1345 E) 3
C) 1420
D) 1653
E) None View Answer
Option B
Solution:
22 × 33 × 72 = 6x E) 76
22 × 33 × (2 × 62) = 6x
23 × 33 × 62 = 6x
63 × 62 = 6x View Answer
6(3+2) = 6x
3+2 = x Option A
x=5
7. 2 (4/5) × 5 (5/6) × 5 (1/7) = 5 (1/4) × x
3. 48% of x – 14 × 9 = 123 + 189 ÷ 3 A) 1
A) 650 B) 12
B) 450 C) 17
C) 400 D) 5
D) 250 E) 8
E) 500
View Answer
View Answer Option E
Option A Solution:
14/5 * 35/6 * 36/7 = 21/4 * x
4. 34% of 250 + 1088 ÷ 16 = x 8. 45% of 280 – 4.5% of 40 = √x × 276 ÷ 23

A) 143 A) 144
B) 178 B) 25
C) 165 C) 81
D) 153 D) 64
E) 138 E) 225
Option D Option C
5. x ÷ 15 + 32% of 450 = 14% of 1500 9. (x)2 – 35% of 480 + 64 = 96 × 2 ÷ 48

A) 1080 A) 14
B) 990 B) 10
C) 860 C) 12
D) 900 D) 11
E) 1020 E) 13
Option B Option C
6. 66% of 450 – 1014 ÷ 13 – x = 14 × 11 10. 36% of 250 + √3884 = x2 – 209

A) 65 A) 19
B) 43 B) 14
C) 55 C) 21
D) 52 D) 12

E) 18 C) 76
D) 71
E) 67
View Answer
Option A View Answer
Option A
1. 43% of 1400 – 36% of 250 – 18 × 21 = x Explanation:
A) 153 64 + 74 – 56 =82
B) 161
C) 165
D) 161 5. 65% of 260 + 14% of 450 – 12 × 17 = x
E) 134 A) 19
B) 14
C) 47
View Answer D) 28
E) 34
Option E
Explanation:
602 – 90 – 378 = 134 View Answer
2. (82)2 – (71)2 – (34)2 = x Option D
A) 376 Explanation:
B) 527 169 + 63 – 204 = 28
C) 493
D) 525 6. 54% of 650 – 1050 ÷ 14 – 1118 ÷ 13= x
E) 428 A) 159
B) 190
C) 173
View Answer D) 186
E) 163
Option B
Explanation:
6724 – 5041 – 1156 = 527 View Answer
3. √6561 + 13 × 32 – 784 ÷ 14 = x2 Option B
A) 31 Explanation:
B) 39 351 – 75 – 86 = 190
C) 21
D) 29
E) 19 7. 1105 ÷ 13 – 4.8% of 250 – 6.4% of 350 = x
A) 61.4
B) 52.5
View Answer C) 43.8
D) 58.0
Option C E) 50.6
Explanation:
81 + 416 – 56 = 441
View Answer
4. 768 ÷ 12 + 1332 ÷ 18 – 728 ÷ 13 = x
A) 82
B) 88

Option E C) 53
Explanation: D) 42
85 – 12 – 22.4 = 50.6 E) 29
8. √5476 – 5.6% of 250 – 4.8% of 450 = x

A) 43.9 View Answer
B) 37.7
C) 23.2 Option D
D) 29.5 Explanation:
E) 38.4 182 – 104 – 36 = 42
2. 35% of 420 – 2/9 × 576 + 15% of 380 = x

View Answer A) 76
B) 47
Option E C) 87
Explanation: D) 98
74 – 14 – 21.6 = 38.4 E) 69
9. 35% of 580 + 28% of 250 – 32% of 450 =

x View Answer
A) 251
B) 146 Option A
C) 137 Explanation:
D) 129 147 – 128 + 57 = 76
E) 239
3. 26% of 750 – √841 – 24% of 450 = x
A) 68
View Answer B) 76
C) 54
Option D D) 58
Explanation: E) 38
203 + 70 – 144 = 129
10. 35% of 420 – 26% of 150 – 18% of 350 = x View Answer

A) 45
B) 23 Option CD
C) 37 Explanation:
D) 32 195 – 29 – 108 = 58
E) 28
4. 598 ÷ 26 + 32% of 750 – 24 × 13 = x
A) -41
View Answer B) -49
C) -36
Option A D) -54
Explanation: E) -62
147 – 39 – 63 = 45
Directions: What value should come in place View Answer

of the x in the following questions?
Option B
1. 35% of 520 – 16% of 650 – 684 ÷ 19 = x Explanation:
A) 46 23 + 240 – 312 = -49
B) 25

5. 13 × 47 – √7225 – 38% of 450= x Option E

A) 212 Explanation:
B) 262 442 – 27 – 37 = 378
C) 355
D) 445 9. 28% of 650 – 1088 ÷ 17 = x
E) 337 A) 118
B) 156
C) 128
View Answer D) 141
E) 109
Option C
Explanation:
611 – 85 – 171 = 355 View Answer
6. 16% of 350 – 9 × 26 + 523 = x Option A
A) 345 Explanation:
B) 225 182 – 64 = 118
C) 420
D) 315 10. 48% of 650 – 1092 ÷ 13 = x
E) 290 A) 267
B) 411
C) 365
View Answer D) 392
E) 228
Option A
Explanation:
56 – 234 + 523 = 345 View Answer
7. 3192 ÷ 56 + √7569 – 16 × 13 = x Option E
A) -25 Explanation:
B) -58 312 – 84 = 228
C) -43
D) -64 Directions: What value should come in place
E) – 38 of the x in the following questions?
1. 15% of 920 – 26% of 550 + 408 ÷ 17 = x

View Answer A) 16
B) 25
Option D C) 28
Explanation: D) 32
57 + 87 – 208 = -64 E) 19
8. 13 × 34 – 1377 ÷ 51 – √1369 = x
A) 416 View Answer
B) 324
C) 365 Option E
D) 405 Explanation:
E) 378 138 – 143 + 24 = 19
2. 45% of 2020 – 3/7 × 1092 – 15% of 420 =

View Answer x
A) 326
B) 147

C) 287 6. 26% of 3450 – 8 × 34 – 645 = x

D) 378 A) -30
E) 239 B) -25
C) -20
D) -15
View Answer E) -10
Option D
Explanation: View Answer
909 – 468 – 63 = 378
Option C
3. 15% of 920 – √841 + 25% of 580 = x Explanation:
A) 198 897 -272 – 645 = -20
B) 276
C) 254 7. 3528 ÷ 56 + √7569 – 14 × 12 = x
D) 146 A) -25
E) 138 B) -18
C) -23
D) -15
View Answer E) – 28
Option C
138 – 29 + 145 = 254
Option B
4. 621 ÷ 23 + 28% of 750 – 23 × 13 = x Explanation:
A) – 41 63 + 87 – 168 = -18
B) – 48
C) -36 8. 12 × 39 – 1326 ÷ 51 – √1369 = x
D) -54 A) 416
E) -62 B) 324
C) 365
D) 405
View Answer E) 438
Option E
27 + 210 – 299 = -62
Option D
5. 27 × 49 – √7225 – 36% of 350= x Explanation:
A) 1112 468 – 26 – 37 = 405
B) 1262
C) 1098 9. 24% of 750 – 1197 ÷ 19 = x
D) 1045 A) 117
E) 1137 B) 156
C) 128
D) 141
View Answer E) 109
Option A
1323 – 126 – 85 = 1112

Option A D) 11
Explanation: E) 36
180 – 63 = 117
10. 78% of 650 – 41472 ÷ 48 ÷ 9 = x View Answer

A) 267
B) 411 Option D
C) 365 Solution:
D) 392 √841 – 104 + 86 = 29 – 104 + 86 = 11
E) 279
4. 15 × 23 – 18% of 1150 = x
A) 187
View Answer B) 138
C) 133
Option B D) 129
Explanation: E) 156
507 – 96 = 411

Option B
1. √3969 – 45% of 340 + 936 ÷ 13 = x Solution:
A) -18 345 – 207 = 138
B) -15
C) -34 5. √3364 – 1164 ÷ 12 + √(42% of 1050) = x
D) -24 A) -11
E) -6 B) -14
C) -9
D) -25
View Answer E) -18
Option E
Solution: View Answer
63 – 153 + 72 = -18
Option E
2. 882 ÷ 14 – 35% of 280 + 3380 ÷ 52= x Solution:
A) 43 58 – 97 + 21 = -18
B) 68
C) 76 6. 1235 ÷ 19 – 15% of 580 + √3364 = x
D) 50 A) 11
E) 30 B) 17
C) 36
D) 25
View Answer E) 46
Option DE
63 -98 + 65 = 30
Option C
3. √(58% of 1450) – 16% of 650 + √7396= x Solution:
A) 18 65 – 87 + 58 = 36
B) 27
C) 20

7. 15 × 19 – 938 ÷ 14 – 12% of 250= x Option E

A) 188 Solution:
B) 125 182 – 78 = 104
C) 119
D) 225 Directions: What value should come in place
E) 203 of the x in the following questions?
1. 25% of 720 + √6084 – 12 × 16 = x

View Answer A) 61
B) 78
Option A C) 73
Solution: D) 54
285 – 67 – 30 = 188 E) 66
8. 13 × 26 – 1196 ÷ 26 = x
A) 161 View Answer
B) 292
C) 334 Option E
D) 257 Solution:
E) 127 180 + 78 – 192 = 66
2. 45% of 360 + 1008 ÷ 12 – 1248 ÷ 13 = x

View Answer A) 143
B) 168
Option B C) 176
Solution: D) 150
338 – 46 = 292 E) 158
9. 59% of 1600 – 1022 ÷ 14 = x
A) 789 View Answer
B) 529
C) 913 Option D
D) 871 Solution:
E) 676 162 + 84 – 96 = 150
3. 372 – 23 × 46 – 26% of 350 = x

View Answer A) 278
B) 240
Option D C) 220
Solution: D) 217
944 – 73 = 871 E) 236
10. 52% of 350 – √6084 = x
A) 83 View Answer
B) 95
C) 87 Option C
D) 122 Solution:
E) 104 1369 – 1058 – 91 = 220
4. 15% of 620 + 22% of 550 – 1235 ÷ 19 = x

View Answer A) 187
B) 149
C) 133

D) 129 8. √3721 + √5184 – √5776 = x

E) 156 A) 61
B) 78
C) 34
View Answer D) 57
E) 27
Option B
Solution:
93 + 121 – 65 = 149 View Answer
5. √3364 + 896 ÷ 14 – 15% of 580 = x Option D
A) 61 Solution:
B) 84 61 + 72 – 76 = 57
C) 39
D) 45 9. √(65% of 260 + 15% of 580) + 1022 ÷ 14 =
E) 35 x
A) 89
B) 329
View Answer C) 213
D) 165
Option E E) 76
Solution:
58 + 64 – 87 = 35
View Answer
6. 46% of 650 – 13 × 26 + 1196 ÷ 26 = x
A) 11 Option A
B) 7 Solution:
C) 19 √(169+87) + 73 = 16 + 73 = 89
D) 25
E) 46 10. 85% of 160 – 52% of 350 + 68 = x
A) 83
B) 45
View Answer C) 67
D) 22
Option B E) 34
Solution:
299 – 338 + 46 = 7
View Answer
7. √4624 + 1118 ÷ 13 – (13)2 = x
A) -15 Option D
B) -8 Solution:
C) -19 136 – 182 + 68 = 22
D) -25
E) -21 Directions: What value should come in place
View Answer 1. 12 × 29 – 728 ÷ 13 – 32% of 350 = x

A) 173
Option A B) 191
Solution: C) 187
68 + 86 – 169 = -15 D) 176
E) 180

View Answer E) 81
Option E
348 – 56 – 112 = 180
Option C
2. 1344 ÷ 14 + √4761 – 18% of 650 = x Explanation:
A) 39 85 + 43 – 30 = 98
B) 43
C) 52 6. 48% of 650 – 1105 ÷ 13 – 13 × 28 = x
D) 48 A) -103
E) 34 B) -96
C) -128
D) -212
View Answer E) -137
Option D
96 + 69 – 117 = 48
Option e
3. 38% of 250 – 45% of 240 + 23 × 17 = x Explanation:
A) 378 312 – 85 – 364 = -137
B) 234
C) 256 7. 16 × 23 – 546 ÷ 14 – 15% of 520 = x
D) 287 A) 288
E) 309 B) 251
C) 290
D) 213
View Answer E) 237
Option A
95 – 108 + 391 = 378
Option b
4. 12 × 17 – 819 ÷ 13 – 1134 ÷ 18 = x Explanation:
A) 85 368 – 39 – 78 = 251
B) 78
C) 69 8. 52% of 1050 – √4761 – 1248 ÷ 13 = x
D) 63 A) 381
E) 92 B) 254
C) 288
D) 309
View Answer E) 348
Option B
204 – 63 – 63 = 78
Option A
5. 1105 ÷ 13 + √1849 – 12% of 250 = x Explanation:
A) 57 546 – 69 – 96 = 381
B) 45
C) 98 9. 1204 ÷ 14 + 768 ÷ 12 – √1764 = x
D) 87 A) 116

B) 91 Option A
C) 98 Explanation:
D) 123 133 – 72 + 12 = 73
E) 108
3. √2025 + 1575 ÷ 63 – 46 = x
A) 27
View Answer B) 35
C) 24
Option E D) 40
Explanation: E) 14
86 + 64 – 42 = 108
10. 45% of 240 + 232 – 52% of 1350 = x View Answer

A) -23
B) -98 Option C
C) -43 Explanation:
D) -65 45 + 25 – 46 = 24
E) -56
4. 48 × 9 – 15% of 620 – 85% of 360 = x
A) 50
View Answer B) 33
C) 26
Option D D) 61
Explanation: E) 44
108 + 529 – 702 = -65

Option B
1. 45% of 360 + √6084 – 9 × 23= x Explanation:
A) 39 432 – 93 – 306 = 33
B) 56
C) 19 5. 26% of 450 – (25% of 6300) ÷ 35 = x
D) 27 A) 99
E) 33 B) 86 × ÷√
C) 80
D) 77
View Answer E) 72
Option E
162 + 78 – 207 = 33
Option E
2. 38% of 350 – 936 ÷ 13 + 672 ÷ 56 = x Explanation:
A) 73 117 – (1575)/35 = 117 – 45 = 72
B) 89
C) 53 6. √2209 – 45% of 340 + 1204 ÷ 14 = x
D) 68 A) -50
E) 41 B) -10
C) -40
D) -30
View Answer E) -20

View Answer E) 61
Option E
47 – 153 + 86 = -20
Option C
7. 35% of 280 – 936 ÷ 13 + 3380 ÷ 52 = x Explanation:
A) 85 54 + 364 – 384 = 34
B) 91
C) 103 Directions: What value should come in place
D) 149 of the x in the following questions?
E) 81
1. 25% of 620 + 35% of 540 – 65% of 380 =
x
View Answer A) 108
B) 56
Option B C) 149
Explanation: D) 97
98 – 72 + 65 = 91 E) 83
8. √1849 – 48% of 150 + 45% of 240 View Answer
A) 105
B) 98 Option D
C) 83 Explanation:
D) 79 155 + 189 – 247 = 97
E) 61
2. √2209 + √2401 – √3969 = x
A) 45
View Answer B) 29
C) 33
Option D D) 38
Explanation: E) 41
43 – 72 + 108 = 79
View Answer
9. 25% of 620 – 65% of 380 + 97 = x
A) 5 Option C
B) 8 Explanation:
C) 6 47 + 49 – 63 = 33
D) 4
E) 9 3. 1204 ÷ 14 – 45% of 340 + 882 ÷ 14 = x
A) 7
B) 5
View Answer C) -6
D) 10
Option A E) -4
Explanation:
155 – 247 + 87 = 5 View Answer
10. √2916 + 13 × 28 – 16 × 24 = x Option E

A) 55 Explanation:
B) 58 86 – 153 + 63 = -4
C) 34
D) 49

4. 232 – 192 – 35% of 280 = x 8. √2916 – 45% of 240 + 35% of 360 = 18x
A) 70 A) 3.5
B) 83 B) 3
C) 76 C) 4
D) 67 D) 4.5
E) 64 E) 6

Option A Option C
Explanation: Explanation:
529 – 361 – 98 = 70 54 – 108 + 126 = 72 = 18*4
5. 22% of 650 – 936 ÷ 13 + 189 = x 9. 13 × 28 – √1849 – 938 ÷ 14 = x

A) 249 A) 230
B) 236 B) 248
C) 280 C) 288
D) 277 D) 276
E) 260 E) 254

Option E Option E
143 – 72 + 189 364 – 43 -67 = 254
6. 523 – 65% of 360 – 45% of 520 = x 10. 16 × 24 – 1020 ÷ 12 – 48% of 150 = x

A) 55 A) 198
B) 58 B) 265
C) 43 C) 227
D) 49 D) 277
E) 61 E) 182

Option A Option C
523 – 234 – 234 = 55 384-85 -72= 227
7. 35% of 420 – 3380 ÷ 52 = x Directions: What approximate value should

A) 57 come in place of the x in the following
B) 82 questions?
C) 65
D) 61 1. 36.06% of 449.95 + √3140 – 17.96 × 12.92
E) 77 A) -34
B) -12
View Answer C) -36
D) -16
Option B E) -23
Explanation:
147 – 65 = 82
View Answer

Option D C) 89
Solution: D) 76
162 + 56 – 234 =-16 E) 70
2. √2900 + 126.07% of 350.09 – 23.06 ×

15.93 = x View Answer
A) 153
B) 187 Option B
C) 126 Solution:
D) 118 59 – 53 + 74 = 80
E) 134
6. √6090 + 47.98% of 550.09 – 52.05% of
349.90 = x
View Answer A) 160
B) 170
Option C C) 180
Solution: D) 130
53 + 441 – 368 = 126 E) 150
3. √(52.04% of 650.002 + 88.902 × 16.08) –

495 ÷ 13 View Answer
A) 17
B) 11 Option A
C) 10 Solution:
D) 8 78 + 264 – 182 =1 60
E) 4
7. 46.02% of 150.099 – 7130 ÷ 12.009 ÷ 8.98
=x
View Answer A) 5
B) 0.5
Option E C) 3
Solution: D) 8
√(338+1424) – 38 = 42 – 38 = 4 E) 11
4. 830 ÷ 16 – 34.09% of 450.03 + 44.99% of

280 = x View Answer
A) 25
B) 29 Option C
C) 37 Solution:
D) 33 69 – 66 = 3
E) 40
8. 765 ÷ 13.02 × 15.09 – (12+14.009)% of
649.93 – 239.09 = x
View Answer A) 477
B) 428
Option A C) 376
Solution: D) 419
52 – 152 + 126 = 25 E) 391
5. 825 ÷ 14 – 635 ÷ 12.02 + 20.09% of 370 =

x View Answer
A) 48
B) 80
Option A 2. √2800 + 38.09% of 749.99 – 35% of

Solution: 860.009 = ?
885 – 169 – 239 = 477 A) 26
B) 77
9. 85.09% of 259.99 – 11.88 × 17.09 +85.918 C) 37
=x D) 25
A) 96 E) 28
B) 189
C) 86
D) 103 View Answer
E) 116
Option C
View Answer
Option D 3. 3020 ÷ 9 ÷ 6 + 66% of 250 – √6245 = ?
Solution: A) 284
221 – 204 + 86 = 103 B) 398
C) 276
10. 18.09 × 14.87 – 14 × 13 – √2400 = x D) 233
A) 28 E) 142
B) 41
C) 36
D) 45 View Answer
E) 39
Option E
View Answer
Option E 4. 2050 ÷ 89 + 162% of 350 – 65% of 360 = ?
Solution: A) 273
270 – 182 – 49 = 39 B) 356
C) 176
Directions: What approximate value should D) 271
come in place of the x in the following E) 367
questions?
1. 26.02 × 36.99 + 3200 ÷ 68 – 36% of 650 = View Answer

?
A) 775 Option B
B) 561
C) 265
D) 761
E) 628 5. 562 + 17.89 × 29.09 – 5960 ÷ 23 = ?
A) 3469
B) 3399
View Answer C) 2887
D) 3137
Option A E) 2060
View Answer

Option B E) 119
View Answer
6. 46.05% of 350.009 + 885 ÷ 13 – 12.99 ×
16.09 = x Option B
A) 19
B) 11
C) 33
D) 26 10. 15 × 39.09 – 35.08% of 1119.99 – 129.09 =
E) 21 x
A) 69
B) 56
View Answer C) 64
D) 42
Option E E) 48
View Answer
7. √1160 – 27.89% of 250.009 + 670 ÷ 12 = x
A) 31 Option C
B) 12
C) 23
D) 20 1. 59% of 1600 + 26% of 450 – 17 × 24 = x
E) 38 A) 653
B) 561
C) 265
View Answer
D) 761
Option D E) 628
View Answer
8. 47.99% of 450 – 1120 ÷ 26 – 18.04% of
649.93 = x Option A
A) 13
B) 77
C) 43 2. (86)2 – (73)2 – (36)2 = x
D) 56 A) 376
E) 47 B) 771
C) 893
D) 725
View Answer
E) 628
Option C
View Answer
9. 13.09 × 28.909 – 32% of 350 – √7400 = x Option B

A) 151
B) 179
C) 137
D) 141
3. √6561 + 12 × 29 – 1248 ÷ 13 = x Option E

A) 284
B) 398
C) 276
D) 333 7. 5.6% of 250 + 6.4% of 350 + 4.8% of 450
E) 319 =x
A) 61.4
B) 52.5
View Answer C) 43.8
D) 58.0
Option D E) 48.6
View Answer
4. 792 ÷ 12 + 1134 ÷ 18 – 728 ÷ 13 = x
A) 73 Option D
B) 81
C) 76
D) 71
E) 67 8. 4.8% of 250 + 1105 ÷ 13 – √5476 = x
A) 43
B) 37
View Answer C) 23
D) 29
Option A E) 47
View Answer
5. 85% of 460 – 24% of 350 – 13 × 19 = x
A) 69 Option C
B) 54
C) 87
D) 37
E) 60 9. 15% of 620 + 18% of 350 – 18% of 650 =
x
A) 51
View Answer B) 46
C) 37
Option E D) 41
E) 39
6. 74% of 250 – 826 ÷ 14 – 819 ÷ 13= x View Answer

A) 59
B) 81 Option E
C) 73
D) 86
E) 63
10. 2 (1/3) + 4 (2/5) – 5 (4/15) = x
A) 11/15
View Answer B) 8/15
C) 1 (7/15)
D) 1 8/15
E) 1 3/5 D) 78
E) 51
View Answer
View Answer
Option C
Option D
1. 18% of 1150 + 12% of 250 – 35% of 420 = 5. x% of 6200 + 12 × 26 – 58% of 1450 = 649
x A) 41
A) 108 B) 19
B) 90 C) 36
C) 92 D) 29
D) 77 E) 21
E) 95
View Answer
View Answer
Option B
Option B
6. √x + 18% of 250 – 15% of 960 = -25

2. 852 – 762 – √7569 = x A) 5476
A) 1362 B) 5824
B) 1287 C) 5762
C) 1203 D) 5776
D) 1328 E) 5526
E) 1376
View Answer
View Answer
Option A
Option A
7. – √7921 + 1102 ÷ 19 + 15 × 23 = x
3. 58% of 650 + 897 ÷ x – 62% of 750 = -19 A) 261
A) 21 B) 256
B) 13 C) 314
C) 14 D) 362
D) 16 E)3 57
E) 23
View Answer
View Answer
Option C
Option B
8. 85% of x – 4344 ÷ 12 – 13 × 28 = 90
4. 1344 ÷ 14 – 16% of 650 + √7396 = x A) 580
A) 46 B) 380
B) 87 C) 620
C) 67 D) 960

E) 240 D) 328
E) 376
View Answer
View Answer
Option D
Option A
9. 48% of 650 – 1105 ÷ 13 – 45% of 240 = 7x

A) -48 3. 12% of 650 – 728 ÷ x + 24% of 450 = 130
B) 22 A) 18
C) 13 B) 13
D) 17 C) 14
E) -21 D) 16
E) 17
View Answer
View Answer
Option D
Option B
10. 52% of 1050 – 14 × 29 – 1164 ÷ 12 = x

A) 29 4. 1344 ÷ 14 ÷ 4 × 34 – 35% of 540 – 45% of
B) 38 1320 = x
C) 45 A) 46
D) 41 B) 87
E) 43 C) 67
D) 33
E) 51
View Answer
Option E View Answer
Directions: What value should come in place Option D
of the x in the following questions? 1344*34/14*4 – 35% of 540 – 45% of
1320 = x
1. 65% of 1260 + √4489 – 16 × 27 = x 816 – 189 – 594 = 33
A) 498
B) 454 5. √x × 12 – 26% of 1650 – 13 × 34 = -19
C) 392 A) 2401
D) 377 B) 2119
E) 325 C) 3136
D) 5329
E) 5041
View Answer
Option E
2. 26 × 19 + 232 – 52% of 1350 = x
A) 321
B) 287 6. 882 ÷ 14 + 1248 ÷ 13 – 1392 ÷ 16 = x% of
C) 203 450

A) 16 B) 38
B) 12 C) 45
C) 18 D) 41
D) 22 E) 34
E) 26
View Answer
View Answer
Option E
Option A
Directions: What value should come in place
7. √3136 + √3844 – √3481 = x
A) 61 1. 36% of 1350 – 15 × 19 – 15% of 260 = x
B) 56 A) 128
C) 59 B) 162
D) 62 C) 139
E) 57 D) 117
E) 108
View Answer
View Answer
Option C
Option B
8. 28% of x – 1105 ÷ 13 + 156 ÷ 6 = 67

A) 550 2. 1615 ÷ 19 – 12 × 27 + 45% of 1240 = x
B) 350 A) 158
C) 650 B) 276
D) 450 C) 319
E) 250 D) 483
E) 349
View Answer
View Answer
Option D
Option C
9. √2401 + √4761 – 18% of 650 = x

A) -1 3. 532 – 65% of 1380 – 948 ÷ x = 1833
B) 2 A) 18
C) 3 B) 4
D) -2 C) 15
E) 1 D) 12
E) 24
View Answer
View Answer
Option E
Option D
Solution:
10. 38% of 250 – 85% of 560 + 13 × x = 61
A) 29

4. 26% of 850 – 18% of 450 – √4356 = x 8. √(42% of 1050) + 768 ÷ 16 – 636 ÷ 12 = x

A) 99 A) 19
B) 56 B) 17
C) 87 C) 16
D) 72 D) 18
E) 74 E) 13

Option E Option C
5. √x % of 350 + 52% of 450 – 23 × 17 = 130 9. (9.6% of 250 + 4.8% of 750)% of 1920 –

A) 3758 897 = x
B) 6724 A) 217
C) 5636 B) 206
D) 8542 C) 157
E) 4728 D) 255
E) 115
View Answer
View Answer
Option B
Option D
6. 462 – 1638 ÷ x – 14 × 29 = 945 + 639

A) 13 10. √1156 + √3025 + x% of 650 = 167
B) 24 A) 22
C) 23 B) 28
D) 29 C) 16
E) 9 D) 12
E) 26
View Answer
View Answer
Option A
Option D
7. 32% of x –12 × 17 – 546 ÷ 14 = -35

A) 520 Directions: What value should come in place
B) 410 of the x in the following questions?
C) 390
D) 650 1. 26% of 650 + √784 – 16 × 13 = x
E) 330 A) -28
B) -11
C) -39
View Answer D) -17
E) -8
Option D
View Answer

Option B Option B
1. 569 – 35% of 460 – 25 × 14 = x 5. 2898 ÷ x – 45% of 420 + 19 × 13 = 16% of

A) 58 1150
B) 76 A) 57
C) 35 B) 34
D) 83 C) 23
E) 49 D) 29
E) 62
View Answer
View Answer
Option A
Option C
2. √1156 % of 650 – 18 × 23 + 2686 ÷ 17 = x

A) -39 6. 18% of 350 + 39 × 16 – 3760 ÷ 16 = x
B) -24 A) 527
C) -35 B) 414
D) -44 C) 398
E) -54 D) 452
E) 334
View Answer
View Answer
Option C
Solution: Option D
3. x% of 350 + √1369 – 35% of 240 = 219

A) 99 7. 512 – 56% of 750 – 629 = x
B) 56 A) 1924
C) 87 B) 1776
D) 72 C) 1552
E) 76 D) 1822
E) 1628
View Answer
View Answer
Option E
Option C
4. 19 × 28 + 1638 ÷ 26 – 36% of x = 181

A) 1750 8. √2916 + 38% of 450 – 12 × x = 21
B) 1150 A) 17
C) 1630 B) 26
D) 1540 C) 7
E) 1720 D) 33
E) 15
View Answer
View Answer


Option B
9. √3969 + √4489 + x% of 650 = 338 Solution:
A) 56 81.9 – 15.52 = (66.38*100)/8 = 829.75 = ?
B) 28
C) 36 4. 8520 + 210 – 9783 + 1225 = ? * 16
D) 32 A) 13.55
E) 44 B) 11.23
C)10.75
D) 12.15
View Answer E) 10.19
Option D View Answer
Option C
Solution:
1. 70% of 620 – ?% of 850 = 204 172 = ? * 16
A) 21.056 => ? = 10.75
B) 24.152
C) 27.056 5. 4(1/6) + 3(1/7) – 2 (4/6) + 5(2/7) = ?
D) 23.144 A) 6(12/17)
E) 22.264 B) 9(13/14)
C) 8(11/13)
View Answer D) 7(11/12)
E) 8(12/15)
Option C
434 – ?% of 850 = 204
=>230 = ?% of 850 Option B
=>( 230 *100)/850 = ? Solution:
=> 27.056 = ? 25/6 + 22/7 – 16/6 + 37/7
= 9/6 + 59/7
2. 80^3.7 / 80^1.22 = 80^? = (63 + 354)/42
A) 4.22 = 9(13/14)
B) 4.02
C)2.55 6. 56421 – 32047 + 29500 – 890 = ? +
D) 3.65 5720
E) 2.48 A) 47,264
B) 42,125
View Answer C) 42,500
D) 43,000
Option E E) 41,230
Solution:
80^(3.7-1.22) = 80^? View Answer
=> ? = 2.48
Option A
3. 15.6% of 525 – 8% of ? = 15.52 Solution:
A) 775.23 85,921 – 32,937 = ? + 5720
B) 829.75 = 52,984 – 5720 = 47,264
C) 785.15
D) 825.13 7. 33.45 % of 720 = ? – 3504
E) 880.32 A) 3,256.45

B) 3,744.84 = 5 * 708 + 2 * 587

C) 3,214.51 = 3540 + 1174 = 4714
D) 3,255.45
E) 3,254.64 Directions: What approximate value should
come in place of the x in the following
View Answer questions? (You are expected to do
approximations)
Option B
Solution: 1. 60.09% of 2535.112 + 831.94 ÷ 13 – 342 =
240.84 = ? – 3504 x
=>?= 3,744.84 A) 303
B) 345
8. √? + 20 = √2704 C) 388
A) 1144 D) 457
B) 1024 E) 429
C) 1150
D) 1020
E) 1200 View Answer
Solution:
Option B 60% of 2535 = 1521
Solution: 832 ÷ 13= 64
√? = 52 – 20 = 32 – 342 = – 1156
? = 1024
2. √1765 + 1010 ÷ 14 – 64% of 250 = x
9. (81)^6 * (3)^2 / (27)^7 = (3)^? A) -46
A) 6 B) -26
B) 9 C) 32
C) 4 D) -33
D) 7 E) 39
E) 5

Option E Option A
Solution: Solution:
(3)^24 * (3)^(-19) = (3)^? √1765 = 42
= 24 – 19 = 5 1010 ÷ 14 = 72
– 64% of 250 = 160
10. (5/8)*5664 + (2/11)*6457 = ?
A) 4455 3. 795.009 ÷ 15.234 + 768.123 ÷ 12.099 +
B) 4125 63.98 ÷ 4 – 1272.985 ÷ 19.195 = x
C) 4714 A) 62
D) 4500 B) 66
E) 4214 C) 75
D) 81
View Answer E) 78
Option C
Solution:
(5/8)*5664 + (2/11)*6457 View Answer

Option B x% of 450 = 153

Solution: x = 34
795 ÷ 15 = 53
768 ÷ 12 = 64 7. 58.09% of 1250 + 27.992% of 449.90 = x
64 ÷ 4 = 16 A) 845
– 1273 ÷ 19 = -67 B) 715
C) 890
4. √x + 36.09% of 350 – 16.009 × 22.897 = - D) 765
(14)2 E) 850
A) 2068
B) 2025
C) 2749 View Answer
D) 2116
E) 2209 Option E
8. x% of 4860 – 459.08 + 26.06% of 1350 =

2565.299
View Answer
A) 55
Option D B) 35
Solution: C) 64
36% of 350 = 126 D) 60
16*23 = 368 E) 63
-(14)2 = -196
so √x = -196 – 126 + 368 = 46
So, x = 2116 View Answer
5. 18% of 649.99 – 945 ÷ 16 + 456.23 = x Option A

A) 514 Solution:
B) 578 x% of 4860 = 2565 + 459 – 351
C) 334 x% of 4860 = 2673
D) 424 x = 26730/486 = 55
E) 488 9. (23)2 – 24.069 × 15.992 + 15.99% of 550 =
x
A) 409
View Answer
B) 276
Option A C) 233
D) 308
6. x% of (6750 ÷ 15) – 12.12 × 16.16 = E) 205
116.99 – 23.99% of 649.891
A) 22
B) 45 View Answer
C) 34
D) 32 Option C
E) 48 10. √1025 + √1370 + 28% of 750 = x
A) 372
B) 234
View Answer
C) 335
Option C D) 279
Solution: E) 235
x% of 450 – 192 = 117 – 156

View Answer 193 + 7 × 5 = 193 + 35 = 228

√(96+228) = x2
Option D 18 = x2
Directions: What value should come in place
of the x in the following questions? 4. √31.36 ÷ √0.64 × 252 = x2 × 36
A) 11
1. (√5 – √10)2 + (√2 + 5)2 = x3 – 22 B) -8
A) 3 C) 49
B) 5 D) 81
C) 8 E) -7
D) 7
E) 4
View Answer

Solution:
Option E 5.6/0.8 * 252 = x2 × 36
Solution: x2 = 49
(√5 – √10)2 = √52 + √102 – 2*√5*√10 = 5 +
10 – 2*√5*√2*√5 = 15 – 10√2 5. (1.69)4 ÷ (2197 ÷ 1000)3 × (0.13 × 10)3 =
(√2 + 5)2 = 2 + 25 + 10√2 (1.3)x-2
So 15 – 10√2 + 27 + 10√2 = x3 – 22 A) 2
15+27+22 = x3 B) 5
C) 3
2. 55% of √2116 ÷ 0.01 = x × 20 D) 4
A) 124.5 E) 0
B) 126.5
C) 132.5
D) 133.5 View Answer
E) 139.5
Option D
Solution:
View Answer (1.69)4 = (1.3)8
(2.197)3 = (1.3)9
Option B (1.3)8 / (1.3)9 * (1.3)3 = (1.3)2
Solution: (1.3)2 = (1.3)x-2
55/100 * 46/0.01 = 20x 2 = x-2, so x = 4
55 * 46 = 20x
Directions: What approximate value should
3. √(122 × 16 ÷ 24 + 193 + 7 × 5) = x2 come in place of the x in the following
A) 3√2 questions? (You are expected to do
B) 2√2 approximations)
C) 4√2
D) 5√2 6. 68% of 1288 + 26% of 734 – 215 = x
E) None of these A) 820
B) 850
C) 735
View Answer D) 825
E) 780
Option A
Solution:
12*12*16/24 = 96

Solution:
Option B 6578*15/67*6 = 250
Solution:
68% of 1288 + 26% of 734 – 215 = x 9. 679/45 ÷ 23/2130 × 126/169 = x
875.84 + 190.84 – 215 = 852 A) 1090
B) 1060
7. (32.05)2 – (18.9)2 – (11.9)2 = x C) 1040
A) 545 D) 1080
B) 615 E) 1050
C) 690
D) 665
E) 530 View Answer
Option C
View Answer Solution:
680/45 * 2130/23 * 126/169 = 1043
Option E
Solution: 10. √5687 × √1245 ÷ √689 = x ÷ 13
1027 – 357 – 144 = 526 A) 1320
B) 1340
8. 6578 ÷ 67 × 15 = x × 6 C) 1305
A) 320 D) 1365
B) 250 E) 1345
C) 340
D) 200
E) 230 View Answer
Option A
74.4 * 35.2 * 13/26.2 = 1320

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Directions: In the following questions, two

equations numbered are given in variables x and
y. You have to solve both the equations and find Option E
out the relationship between x and y. Then give Solution:
answer accordingly- x = -3/2, 3
y = -5/3, 2
1. I. 12x2 + 25x + 12 = 0 Put all values on number line and analyze
II. 4y2 – 5y – 6 = 0 the relationship
A) If x > y -5/3………-3/2…….2………3
B) If x < y
C) If x ≥ y
D) If x ≤ y 4. I. 4x2 + 17x + 15 = 0
E) If x = y or relation cannot be established II. 6y2 + 23y + 21 = 0
A) If x > y
B) If x < y
C) If x ≥ y
D) If x ≤ y
Option D E) If x = y or relation cannot be established
Solution:
x = -4/3, -3/4
y = -3/4, 2
Put all values on number line and analyze
the relationship Option E
-4/3……..-3/4……..2 Solution:
x = -3, -5/4
2. I. 3x2 – 19x + 28 = 0 y = -7/3, -3/2
II. 6y2 + 11y – 7 = 0 Put all values on number line and analyze
A) If x > y the relationship
B) If x < y -3……………-7/3…….. -3/2………….-
C) If x ≥ y 5/4
D) If x ≤ y
E) If x = y or relation cannot be established
5. I. 4x2 – 19x + 12 = 0
II. 2y2 – 17y + 36 = 0
A) If x > y
B) If x < y
Option A C) If x ≥ y
Solution: D) If x ≤ y
x = 7/3, 4 E) If x = y or relation cannot be established
y = 1/2, -7/3
the relationship
-7/3…….. 1/2………7/3……….4
Option D
3. I. 2x2 – 3x – 9 = 0 Solution:
II. 3y2 – y – 10 = 0 x = 3/4, 4
A) If x > y y = 4, 9/2
B) If x < y Put all values on number line and analyze
C) If x ≥ y the relationship
D) If x ≤ y 3/4……….4…..9/2

6. I. 3x2 + 13x + 14 = 0 Option B

II. 3y2 + y – 10 = 0 Solution:
A) If x > y x = -2, -10/3
B) If x < y y = -1/3, 5
C) If x ≥ y Put all values on number line and analyze
D) If x ≤ y the relationship
E) If x = y or relation cannot be established -10/3… -2…. -1/3…. 5
9. I. 2x2 – 17x + 36 = 0
II. 6y2 – 35y + 50 = 0
A) If x > y
Option D B) If x < y
Solution: C) If x ≥ y
x = -7/3, -2 D) If x ≤ y
y = -2, 5/3 E) If x = y or relation cannot be established
the relationship
-7/3………-2………5/3
Option A
7. I. 2x2 – 19x + 42 = 0 Solution:
II. 3y2 – 17y – 6 = 0 x = 4, 9/2
A) x > y y = 5/2, 10/3
B) x< y Put all values on number line and analyze
C) x ≥ y the relationship
D) x ≤ y 5/2………10/3…….4……9/2
E) x = y or relationship cannot be
determined
10. I. 3x2 + 4x – 39 = 0
II. 2y2 – 15y + 27 = 0
A) x > y
B) x< y
Option E C) x ≥ y
Solution: D) x ≤ y
x = 7/2, 6 E) x = y or relationship cannot be
y = -1/3, 6 determined
the relationship
-1/3………7/2………6
Option D
8. I. 3x2 + 16x + 20 = 0 Solution:
II. 3y2 – 14y – 5 = 0 x = -13/3, 3
A) If x > y y = 3, 9/2
D) If x ≤ y -13/3…….. 3……..9/2
y. You have to solve both the equations and find

out the relationship between x and y. Then give Option A

answer accordingly- Solution:
x = 7/2, 5
1. I. 3x2 – 4x – 4 = 0, y = -5/3, 3
II. 3y2 + 17y + 10 = 0 Put all values on number line and analyze
B) If x < y -5/3…….3…….7/2………5
C) If x ≥ y
D) If x ≤ y
E) If x = y or relation cannot be established 4. I. 3x2 – 4x – 15 = 0,
II. 3y2 – 23y + 30 = 0
A) If x > y
B) If x < y
C) If x ≥ y
Option C D) If x ≤ y
Solution: E) If x = y or relation cannot be established
x = -2/3, 2
y = -5, -2/3
the relationship
-5……..-2/3…….2 Option E
Solution:
2. I. 3x2 – 15x + 12 = 0, x = -5/3, 3
II. 3y2 – 19y + 20 = 0 y = 5/3, 6
A) If x > y Put all values on number line and analyze
B) If x < y the relationship
C) If x ≥ y -5/3…….. 5/3……..3……….6
D) If x ≤ y
5. I. 3x2 – 5x – 28 = 0,
II. 2y2 – 17y + 36 = 0
A) If x > y
B) If x < y
Option E C) If x ≥ y
x = 4/3, 3 E) If x = y or relation cannot be established
y = 4/3, 5
the relationship
4/3…….. 3………5
Option D
3. I. 2x2 – 17x + 35 = 0, Solution:
II. 3y2 – 4y – 15 = 0 x = -7/3, 4
A) If x > y y = 4, 9/2
D) If x ≤ y -7/3……….4…..9/2
6. I. 3x2 – 17x + 20 = 0
II. 3y2 + y – 10 = 0
A) If x > y
B) If x < y


E) If x = y or relation cannot be established -9/2……2…….. 5/2…….4
9. I. 2x2 – 17x + 36 = 0,
II. 3y2 – 28y + 64 = 0
A) If x > y
Option C B) If x < y
Solution: C) If x ≥ y
x = 5/3, 4 D) If x ≤ y
y = -2, 5/3 E) If x = y or relation cannot be established
the relationship
-2………5/3……….4
Option E
7. I. 2x2 + 17x + 36 = 0, Solution:
II. 3y2 – 17y – 6 = 0 x = 4, 9/2
A) x > y y = 4, 16/3
D) x ≤ y 4…….9/2…….. 16/3
determined
10. I. 3x2 – 2x – 21 = 0,
II. 2y2 – 15y + 27 = 0
A) x > y
B) x< y
Option B C) x ≥ y
x = -9/2, -4 E) x = y or relationship cannot be
the relationship
-9/2……….-4………-1/3……….6
Option D
8. I. 2x2 – 13x + 20 = 0, Solution:
II. 2y2 + 5y – 18 = 0 x = -7/3, 3
A) If x > y y = 3, 9/2
D) If x ≤ y -7/3…….. 3……..9/2
out the relationship between x and y. Then give
Option A answer accordingly-
Solution:
x = 5/2, 4 1. I. 15x2 – 34x + 15 = 0,
y = -9/2, 2 II. 4y2 – 29y + 45 = 0


B) If x < y -3/4…….3/2…….3………7
C) If x ≥ y
D) If x ≤ y
E) If x = y or relation cannot be established 4. I. 5x2 – 26x + 21 = 0,
II. 3y2 – 8y – 16 = 0
A) If x > y
B) If x < y
C) If x ≥ y
Option B D) If x ≤ y
x = 5/3, 3/5
y = 2.25, 5
the relationship
3/5……..5/3…….2.25……….5 Option E
Solution:
2. I. x2 – 21x + 104 = 0, x = 1, 21/5
II. y2 – 28y + 195 = 0 y = -4/3, 4
C) If x ≥ y -4/3…….. 1……..4……….21/5
D) If x ≤ y
5. I. 2x2 – 23x + 21 = 0,
II. 3y2 – 19y + 28 = 0
A) If x > y
B) If x < y
Option D C) If x ≥ y
x = 13, 8 E) If x = y or relation cannot be established
y = 13 15
the relationship
8…….. 13………15
Option E
3. I. 4x2 – 9x – 9 = 0, Solution:
II. 2y2 – 17y + 21 = 0 x = 2, 21/2
A) If x > y y = 7/3, 4
D) If x ≤ y 2………. 7/3……..4…..21/2
6. I. 5x2 + 11x – 12 = 0
II. 4y2 – 20y + 21 = 0
A) If x > y
B) If x < y
x = -3/4, 3 E) If x = y or relation cannot be established
y = 3/2, 7

9. I. 3x2 – 10x + 8 = 0,
II. 3y2 + 8y – 16 = 0
Option B A) If x > y
Solution: B) If x < y
x = -3, 4/5 C) If x ≥ y
y = 1.5, 3.5 D) If x ≤ y
Put all values on number line and analyze E) If x = y or relation cannot be established
the relationship
-3………4/5……..1.5…….3.5
7. I. 2x2 + 11x + 14 = 0, Option C

II. 3y2 – 10y – 8 = 0 Solution:
A) x > y x = 2, 4/3
B) x< y y = -4, 4/3
C) x ≥ y Put all values on number line and analyze
D) x ≤ y the relationship
E) x = y or relationship cannot be -4…….4/3…….. 2
determined
10. I. 3x2 – 4x – 4 = 0,
II. 4y2 + 23y + 15 = 0
A) x > y
Option B B) x< y
Solution: C) x ≥ y
x = -3.5, -2 D) x ≤ y
y = -2/3, 4 E) x = y or relationship cannot be
Put all values on number line and analyze determined
the relationship
-3.5……….-2………-2/3……….4
8. I. 2x2 + 17x + 30 = 0, Option A

II. 4y2 – 13y – 12 = 0 Solution:
A) If x > y x = -2/3, 2
B) If x < y y = -5, -3/4
E) If x = y or relation cannot be established -5…….. -3/4…….-2/3…….2

Option B out the relationship between x and y. Then give
Solution: answer accordingly-
x = -6, -5/2
y = -3/4, 4 1. I. 4x2 + 3x – 27 = 0,
Put all values on number line and analyze II. 3y2 – 20y + 32 = 0
the relationship A) If x > y
-6……-5/2…….. -3/4…….4 B) If x < y
C) If x ≥ y
D) If x ≤ y


II. 3y2 – 8y – 16 = 0
A) If x > y
B) If x < y
C) If x ≥ y
x =2.25, -3
y = 8/3, 4
the relationship
-3……..2.25……..8/3……….4 Option E
Solution:
2. I. 4x2 + 19x + 21 = 0, x = -4/3, 3
II. 3y2 – 19y – 14 = 0 y = -4/3, 4
C) If x ≥ y -4/3…….. 3……..4
D) If x ≤ y
5. I. 3x2 + 2x – 21 = 0,
II. 3y2 – 19y + 28 = 0
A) If x > y
B) If x < y
Option B C) If x ≥ y
x = -3, – 1.75 E) If x = y or relation cannot be established
y = -2/3, 7
the relationship
-3…….. -1.75………-2/3……..7
Option D
3. I. 4x2 – 9x – 9 = 0, Solution:
II. 15y2 – 29y + 12 = 0 x = -3, 7/3
A) If x > y y = 7/3, 4
D) If x ≤ y -3………. 7/3……..4
6. I. 5x2 + 11x – 12 = 0
II. 3y2 – 19y + 28 = 0
A) If x > y
B) If x < y
y = 3/5, 4/3
the relationship
-3/4…….3/5…….4/3………3
Option B
Solution:

x = -3, 4/5 D) If x ≤ y
y = 7/3, 4 E) If x = y or relation cannot be established
the relationship
-3………4/5……..7/3……….4
Option B
7. I. 3x2 – 25x + 52 = 0, Solution:
II. 3y2 – 10y – 8 = 0 x = -2, 4/3
A) x > y y = 2, 8/3
D) x ≤ y -2…….4/3…….. 2………8/3
determined
10. I. 3x2 + 28x + 60 = 0,
II. 3y2 + 37y + 114 = 0
A) x > y
B) x< y
Option C C) x ≥ y
x = 4, 13/3 E) x = y or relationship cannot be
the relationship
-2/3……….4…….13/3
Option C
8. I. 3x + 7x – 6 = 0,
2 Solution:
II. 4y2 – 13y – 12 = 0 x = -6, -10/3
A) If x > y y = -19/3, -6
D) If x ≤ y -19/3…….. -6…….-10/3
Option E answer accordingly-
Solution:
x = -3, 2/3 1. I. 3x2 – 13x + 14 = 0,
y = -3/4, 4 II. 3y2 – 20y + 32 = 0
Put all values on number line and analyze A) If x > y
the relationship B) If x < y
-3…….. -3/4…….2/3…….4 C) If x ≥ y
D) If x ≤ y
9. I. 3x2 + 2x – 8 = 0, E) If x = y or relation cannot be established
II. 3y2 – 14y + 16 = 0
A) If x > y
B) If x < y
C) If x ≥ y

x = 2, 7/3
y = 8/3, 4
the relationship
2……..7/3……..8/3……….4 Option E
Solution:
2. I. 3x2 + 10x + 8 = 0, x = 15/4, 2
II. 3y2 – 19y – 14 = 0 y = -4/3, 4
C) If x ≥ y -4/3…….. 2…….15/4……..4
D) If x ≤ y
5. I. 3x2 + 2x – 21 = 0,
II. 3y2 – 2y – 8 = 0
A) If x > y
B) If x < y
Option B C) If x ≥ y
x = -2, -4/3 E) If x = y or relation cannot be established
y = -2/3, 7
the relationship
-2…….. -4/3………-2/3……..7
Option E
3. I. 4x – 9x – 9 = 0,
2 Solution:
II. 4y2 + 13y + 10 = 0 x = -3, 7/3
A) If x > y y = -4/3, 1
D) If x ≤ y -3……….-4/3……..1…….. 7/3
6. I. 3x2 – 19x + 30 = 0
II. 3y2 – 19y + 28 = 0
A) If x > y
B) If x < y
y = -2, -5/4
the relationship
-2…….. -5/4…….-3/4……….3
Option E
Solution:
4. I. 4x2 – 23x + 30 = 0, x = 3, 10/3
II. 3y2 – 8y – 16 = 0 y = 7/3, 4
C) If x ≥ y

7/3…….. 3……..10/3……….4
Option B
7. I. 3x2 – 25x + 52 = 0, Solution:
II. 2y2 – 13y + 6 = 0 x = 3/4, 4/5
A) x > y y = 2, 8/3
D) x ≤ y 3/4…….4/5…….. 2………8/3
determined
10. I. 3x2 + 16x + 20 = 0,
II. 3y2 + 37y + 114 = 0
A) x > y
B) x< y
Option E C) x ≥ y
x = 4, 13/3 E) x = y or relationship cannot be
y = 1/2, 6 determined
the relationship
1/2…….. 4…….13/3……..6
Option A
8. I. 4x2 + 15x + 9 = 0, Solution:
II. 4y2 – 13y – 12 = 0 x = -10/3, -2
A) If x > y y = -19/3, -6
D) If x ≤ y -19/3…….. -6…….-10/3……….-2
Option D answer accordingly-
Solution:
x = -3, -3/4 1. I. 3x2 – 25x + 52 = 0
y = -3/4, 4 II. 3y2 – 5y – 12 = 0
Put all values on number line and analyze A) If x > y
the relationship B) If x < y
-3…….. -3/4…….4 C) If x ≥ y
D) If x ≤ y
9. I. 20x2 – 31x + 12 = 0,
II. 3y2 – 14y + 16 = 0
A) If x > y
B) If x < y
C) If x ≥ y
D) If x ≤ y Option A
E) If x = y or relation cannot be established Solution:
x = 4, 13/3
y = -4/3, 3


the relationship
-4/3……..3……..4……….13/3 Option E
Solution:
2. I. 4x2 + 23x + 28 = 0 x = -5/4, 3/4
II. 2y2 + 7y – 4 = 0 y = 1/2, 6
C) If x ≥ y -5/4…….. 1/2…….3/4……..6
D) If x ≤ y
5. I. 3x2 + 7x – 6 = 0
II. 4y2 – 11y + 6 = 0
A) If x > y
B) If x < y
x = -4, -7/4 E) If x = y or relation cannot be established
y = -4, 1/2
the relationship
-4…….. -7/4………1/2
Option B
3. I. 7x2 + 19x – 6 = 0 Solution:
II. 4y2 + 13y + 10 = 0 x = -3, 2/3
A) If x > y y = 3/4, 2
D) If x ≤ y -3……….2/3……..3/4…….. 2
6. I. 3x2 – 19x + 30 = 0
II. 5y2 – 18y + 9 = 0
A) If x > y
B) If x < y
x = -3, 2/7 E) If x = y or relation cannot be established
y = -2, -5/4
the relationship
-3…….. -2…….-5/4……….2/7
Option C
Solution:
4. I. 16x2 + 8x – 15 = 0 x = 3, 10/3
II. 2y2 – 13y + 6 = 0 y = 3/5, 3
C) If x ≥ y 3/5…….. 3……..10/3
D) If x ≤ y
7. I. 3x2 – 10x + 8 = 0
II. 3y2 – 8y – 16 = 0

A) x > y Option E
B) x< y Solution:
C) x ≥ y x = 4 , 1/2
D) x ≤ y y = 7/3, 4
E) x = y or relationship cannot be Put all values on number line and analyze
determined the relationship
1/2…….7/3…….. 4
10. I. 3x2 + 22x + 24 = 0

Option E II. 3y2 + 37y + 114 = 0
Solution: A) x > y
x = 2, 4/3 B) x< y
y = -4/3, 4 C) x ≥ y
Put all values on number line and analyze D) x ≤ y
the relationship E) x = y or relationship cannot be
-4/3…….. 4/3…….2……..4 determined
8. I. 2x2 + 17x + 21 = 0
II. 2y2 + 11y + 12 = 0
A) x > y Option C
B) x< y Solution:
C) x ≥ y x = -4/3, -6
D) x ≤ y y = -19/3, -6
E) x = y or relationship cannot be Put all values on number line and analyze
determined the relationship
-19/3…….. -6…….-4/3

Option E y. You have to solve both the equations and find
Solution: out the relationship between x and y. Then give
x = -7, -3/2 answer accordingly-
y = -4, -3/2
Put all values on number line and analyze 1. I. 3x2 – 8x – 16 = 0,
the relationship II. 4y2 – 11y – 20 = 0
-7…….. -4…….-3/2 A) If x > y
B) If x < y
C) If x ≥ y
9. I. 2x2 – 9x + 4 = 0 D) If x ≤ y
II. 3y2 – 19y + 28 = 0 E) If x = y or relation cannot be established
A) If x > y
B) If x < y
C) If x ≥ y
D) If x ≤ y
E) If x = y or relation cannot be established Option E
Solution:
x = -4/3, 4
y = -5/4, 4

the relationship Option E

-4/3…….. -5/4…….4 Solution:
x = -5, 10
2. I. 6x2 – 19x + 10 = 0, y = -3, 12
II. 3y2 + 7y – 6 = 0 Put all values on number line and analyze
B) If x < y -5…….. -3…….10……..12
C) If x ≥ y
D) If x ≤ y
II. 2y2 + 23y + 45 = 0
A) If x > y
B) If x < y
C) If x ≥ y
Option C D) If x ≤ y
x = 2/3, 5/2
y = -3, 2/3
the relationship
-3…….. 2/3………5/2 Option A
Solution:
3. I. 4x2 + 28x + 45 = 0, x = -7/3, 5
II. 2y2 – 5y – 12 = 0 y = -9, -5/2
C) If x ≥ y -9……….-5/2……..-7/3…….. 5
D) If x ≤ y
II. 2y2 – 21y + 55 = 0
A) If x > y
B) If x < y
C) If x ≥ y
x = -9/2, -5/2
y = -3/2, 4
the relationship
-9/2…….. -5/2…….-3/2……….4 Option D
Solution:
x = 13/3, 5
4. I. x2 – 5x – 50 = 0, y = 5, 11/2
II. y2 – 9y – 36 = 0 Put all values on number line and analyze
B) If x < y 13/5…….. 5……..11/2
C) If x ≥ y
D) If x ≤ y
II. 6y2 – 23y + 15 = 0
A) x > y
B) x< y

C) x ≥ y y = -5/3, 3
D) x ≤ y Put all values on number line and analyze
E) x = y or relationship cannot be the relationship
determined -5…….-5/3…….. 3…….5
10. I. x = √361,
II. y2 = 324
Option A A) x > y
Solution: B) x< y
x = 7/2, 5 C) x ≥ y
y = 5/6, 3 D) x ≤ y
Put all values on number line and analyze E) x = y or relationship cannot be
the relationship determined
5/6…….. 3…….7/2……..5
8. I. 3x2 – 22x + 24 = 0,
II. 3y2 + 11y – 20 = 0 Option A
A) x > y Solution:
B) x< y x = 19 (roots are not negative)
C) x ≥ y y = -18, 18
determined -18…….. 18…….19

Option C out the relationship between x and y. Then give
x = 4/3, 6
y = -5, 4/3 1. I. 3x2 – 13x – 30 = 0,
Put all values on number line and analyze II. 3y2 + 17y + 20 = 0
-5…….. 4/3…….6 B) If x < y
C) If x ≥ y
D) If x ≤ y
9. I. 2x2 = 50, E) If x = y or relation cannot be established
II. 3y2 – 4y – 15 = 0
A) If x > y
B) If x < y
C) If x ≥ y
D) If x ≤ y Option C
E) If x = y or relation cannot be established Solution:
x = -5/3, 6
y = -4, -5/3
the relationship
Option E -4…….. -5/3…….6
Solution:
x = -5, 5

2. I. 3x2 – 5x – 28 = 0, x = -7/2, 4
II. 3y2 – 32y – 35 = 0 y = -3, 5/3
C) If x ≥ y -7/2…….. -3…….5/3……..4
D) If x ≤ y
5. I. 3x2– 22x + 24 = 0,
II. 2y2 – 25y + 78 = 0
A) If x > y
B) If x < y
y = -7/3, 5
the relationship
-7/3…….. 4………5
Option D
3. I. 3x2 – 10x – 8 = 0, Solution:
II. 2y2 + 17y + 30 = 0 x = 4/3, 6
A) If x > y y = 6, 13/2
D) If x ≤ y 4/3…….. 6……….13/2
6. I. 2x2 – x – 45 = 0,
II. 3y2 – 13y – 10 = 0
A) If x > y
B) If x < y
y = -6, -5/2
the relationship
-6…….. -5/2…….-2/3……….4
Option E
Solution:
4. I. 2x2 – x – 28 = 0, x = -9/2, 5
II. 3y2 + 4y – 15 = 0 y = -2/3, 5
C) If x ≥ y -9/2…….. -2/3……..5
D) If x ≤ y
7. I. 2x2 – 19x + 45 = 0,
II. 3y2 + 16y – 12 = 0
A) x > y
B) x< y
Option E C) x ≥ y


determined -5/3…….. 3…….7/2
10. I. 3x2 + 4x – 32 = 0,
II. 2y2 – 19y + 42 = 0
Option A A) x > y
Solution: B) x< y
x = 9/2, 5 C) x ≥ y
y = -6, 2/3 D) x ≤ y
Put all values on number line and analyze E) x = y or relationship cannot be
the relationship determined
-6…….. 2/3…….9/2……..5
8. I. 2x2 + 17x + 35 = 0,
II. 2y2 + 13y + 21 = 0 Option B
A) x > y Solution:
B) x< y x = -4, 8/3
C) x ≥ y y = 7/2, 6
determined -4…….. 8/3…….7/2……..6

Option D out the relationship between x and y. Then give
x = -5, -7/2
y = -7/2, -3 1. I. 2x2+25x + 78 = 0,
Put all values on number line and analyze II. 3y2 + 23y + 30 = 0
-5…….. -7/2…….-3 B) If x < y
C) If x ≥ y
D) If x ≤ y
9. I. 2x2 – 13x + 21 = 0, E) If x = y or relation cannot be established
II. 3y2 – 4y – 15 = 0
A) If x > y
B) If x < y
C) If x ≥ y Option D
D) If x ≤ y Solution:
E) If x = y or relation cannot be established 2x2+ 25x + 78 = 0,
2x2+12x + 13x + 78 = 0
Gives x = -13/2, -6
3y2 + 23y + 30 = 0
3y2 + 18y + 5y + 30 = 0
Option C Gives y = -6, -5/3
Solution: Put all values on number line and analyze
x = 3, 7/2 the relationship
y = -5/3, 3 -13/2…. -6….-5/3

2. I. 2x2 + 7x – 15 = 0, Option D
II. 3y2 + 11y ¬– 20 = 0 Solution:
A) If x > y 3x2 + 17x + 20 = 0
B) If x < y 3x2 + 12x + 5x + 20 = 0
C) If x ≥ y Gives x = -4,-5/3
D) If x ≤ y 3y2– 4y – 15 = 0
E) If x = y or relation cannot be established 3y2– 9y + 5y – 15 = 0
Gives y= -5/3, 3
5. I. 5x2– 19x + 12 = 0,
Option E II. 5y2 +6y – 8 = 0
Solution: A) If x > y
2x2 + 7x – 15 = 0 B) If x < y
2x2 + 10x – 3x – 15 = 0 C) If x ≥ y
Gives x = -5, 3/2 D) If x ≤ y
3y2 + 11y ¬– 20 = 0 E) If x = y or relation cannot be established
3y2 + 15y ¬– 4y – 20 = 0
Gives y = -5, 4/3
the relationship Option C
-5.…. 3/2….4/3 Solution:
When x = 3/2, it is both > y(-5) and < Explanation:
y(4/3) 5x2 – 19x + 12 = 0
5x2 – 19x + 12 = 0
3. I.3x2– 11x + 6 = 0, Gives x = 4/5, 3
II. 3y2 + 11y ¬– 20 = 0 5y2 + 6y – 8 = 0
A) If x > y 5y2 + 10y – 4y – 8 = 0
B) If x < y Gives y= -2, 4/5
C) If x ≥ y
D) If x ≤ y 6. I.3x2– 10x – 8 = 0,
E) If x = y or relation cannot be established II. 2y2 + 13y + 21 = 0
A) If x > y
B) If x < y
C) If x ≥ y
Option E D) If x ≤ y
3x2– 11x + 6 = 0
3x2–9x – 2x + 6 = 0
Gives x = 2/3, 3
3y2 + 11y ¬– 20 = 0 Option A
3y2 + 15y ¬– 4y – 20 = 0 Solution:
Gives y = -5, 4/3 3x2– 10x – 8 = 0
3x2– 12x + 2x – 8 = 0
4. I.3x2 + 17x + 20 = 0, Gives x = -2/3, 4
II. 3y2– 4y – 15 = 0 2y2 + 13y + 21 = 0
A) If x > y 2y2 + 6y + 7y + 21 = 0
B) If x < y Gives y = -7/2, -3
C) If x ≥ y
D) If x ≤ y 7. I. 4x2–15x + 9 = 0,
E) If x = y or relation cannot be established II. 2y2 – 15y + 27 = 0
A) x > y
B) x< y

C) x ≥ y x (4x – 1) + 2√2 (4x – 1) = 0

D) x ≤ y So x = 1/4, -2√2 (-2.82)
E) x = y or relationship cannot be 5y2 + (1 + 5√2)y + √2 = 0
determined (5y2 +y) + (5√2y + √2) = 0
y (5y + 1) + √2 (5y + 1) = 0
So, y = -1/5 (-0.2), -√2 (-1.4)
Option D 10. I. 3x2– (9 + √3)x + 3√3 = 0,
Solution: II. 3y2– (3 + 3√3)y + 3√3 = 0
4x2 –15x + 9 = 0 A) x > y
4x2 –12x – 3x + 9 = 0 B) x< y
Gives x = 3/4, 3 C) x ≥ y
2y2 – 15y + 27 = 0 D) x ≤ y
2y2 – 6y – 9y + 27 = 0 E) x = y or relationship cannot be
So y = 3, 9/2 determined
8. I. 3x2 –14x + 8 = 0,
II. 2y2 – 3y ¬– 20 = 0
A) x > y Option E
B) x< y Solution:
C) x ≥ y 3x2– (9 + √3)x + 3√3 = 0
D) x ≤ y (3x2 – 9x) – (√3x – 3√3) = 0
E) x = y or relationship cannot be 3x (x – 3) – √3 (x – 3) = 0,
determined So x = 3, √3/3 (0.58)
3y2– (3 + 3√3)y + 3√3 = 0
(3y2 – 3y) – (3√3y – 3√3) = 0
3y (y – 1) – 3√3 (y – 1) = 0
Option E So x = 1, √3 (1.73)
Solution:
3x2 –14x + 8 = 0 Directions: In the following questions, two
3x2 –12x – 2x + 8 = 0 equations numbered are given in variables x
Gives x = 2/3, 4 and y. You have to solve both the equations
2y2 – 3y ¬– 20 = 0 and find out the relationship between x and y.
2y2 – 8y + 5y ¬– 20 = 0 Then give answer accordingly-
So y = -5/2, 4
When x = 2/3, x > y(-5/2) and also x < y 1. I. 4x2 – 29x + 45 = 0,
(4), so relationship cannot be determined II. 4y2 – 17y + 18 = 0
A) If x > y
9. I. 4x2– (1– 8√2)x– 2√2 = 0 B) If x < y
II. 5y2 + (1 + 5√2)y + √2 = 0 C) If x ≥ y
A) If x > y D) If x ≤ y
B) If x < y E) If x = y or relation cannot be established
C) If x ≥ y
D) If x ≤ y
Option C
Solution:
Option E 4x2 – 29x + 45 = 0
Solution: 4x2 – 20x – 9x + 45 = 0
4x2– (1 – 8√2)x – 2√2 = 0 Gives x = 9/4, 5
(4x2 – x) + (8√2x – 2√2) = 0 4y2 – 17y + 18 = 0

4y2 – 8y – 9y + 18 = 0 E) If x = y or relation cannot be established

Gives y = 2, 9/4
2. I. 3x2 – 13x – 30 = 0,
II. 2y2 – 25y + 78 = 0 Option E
A) If x > y Solution:
B) If x < y 3x2 – 16x – 35 = 0
C) If x ≥ y 3x2 – 21x + 5x – 35 = 0
D) If x ≤ y Gives x = -5/3, 7
E) If x = y or relation cannot be established 3y2 – 23y + 40 = 0
3y2 – 15y – 8y+ 40 = 0
Gives y= 8/3, 5
Option D 5. I. 2x2 – 23x + 65 = 0,

Solution: II. 3y2 + 2y – 16 = 0
3x2 – 13x – 30 = 0 A) If x > y
3x2 – 18x + 5x – 30 = 0 B) If x < y
Gives x = -5/3, 6 C) If x ≥ y
2y2 – 25y + 78 = 0 D) If x ≤ y
2y2 – 12y – 13y + 78 = 0 E) If x = y or relation cannot be established
Gives y = 6, 13/2
3. I. 3x2 – 20x + 32 = 0,
II. 3y2 – 29y + 56 = 0 Option A
B) If x < y 2x2 – 23x + 65 = 0
C) If x ≥ y 2x2 – 10x – 13x + 65 = 0
D) If x ≤ y Gives x = 5, 13/2
E) If x = y or relation cannot be established 3y2 + 2y – 16 = 0
3y2 – 6y + 8y – 16 = 0
Gives y= -8/3, 2
6. I. x2 – 78 = 91,
Option E II. √3 y = √432
3x2 – 20x + 32 = 0 B) If x < y
3x2 – 12x – 8x + 32 = 0 C) If x ≥ y
Gives x = 8/3, 4 D) If x ≤ y
3y2 – 29y + 56 = 0 E) If x = y or relation cannot be established
3y2 – 21y – 8y + 56 = 0
Gives y = 8/3, 7
4. I. 3x2 – 16x – 35 = 0,
II. 3y2 – 23y + 40 = 0 Option E
B) If x < y x2 – 78 = 91
C) If x ≥ y x2 = 169
D) If x ≤ y Gives x = -13, 13
√3 y = √432

y = √432/√3 = √144 D) If x ≤ y
Gives y = 12 E) If x = y or relation cannot be established
Now when x = -13, y > x
and when x = 13, y < x
So relation cannot be established
Option E
Solution:
7. I. 3x2 + 17x + 10 = 0, 2x2 – 3x – 35 = 0
II. 3y2 + 14y – 5 = 0 2x2 – 10x + 7x – 35 = 0
A) If x > y Gives x = -7/2, 5
B) If x < y 3y2 + 11y + 6 = 0
C) If x ≥ y 3y2 + 9y +2y + 6 = 0
D) If x ≤ y Gives y= -3, -2/3
10. I. 3x2 + 19x + 20 = 0,
II. 3y2 – 7y – 6 = 0
A) If x > y
B) If x < y
3x2 + 17x + 10 = 0 E) If x = y or relation cannot be established
3x2 + 15x + 2x + 10 = 0
Gives x = -5, -2/3
3y2 + 14y – 5 = 0
3y2 + 15y – y – 5 = 0 Option B
Gives y = -5, 1/3 Solution:
3x2 + 19x + 20 = 0
3x2 + 15x + 4x + 20 = 0
8. I. 2x2 – 13x + 15 = 0, Gives x = -5, -4/3
II. 2y2 + 5y – 12 = 0 3y2 – 7y – 6 = 0
A) If x > y 3y2 – 9y + 2y – 6 = 0
B) If x < y Gives y= -2/3, 3
C) If x ≥ y
D) If x ≤ y Directions: In the following questions, two
E) If x = y or relation cannot be established equations numbered are given in variables x
and y. You have to solve both the equations
and find out the relationship between x and y.
Then give answer accordingly-
Option C
Solution: 1. I. 4x2 – x – 14 = 0,
2x2 – 13x + 15 = 0 II. 2y2 – 13y + 20 = 0
2x2 – 10x – 3x + 15 = 0 A) If x > y
Gives x = 3/2, 5 B) If x < y
2y2 + 5y – 12 = 0 C) If x ≥ y
2y2 + 8y -3y – 12 = 0 D) If x ≤ y
Gives y= -4, 3/2 E) If x = y or relation cannot be established
9. I. 2x2 – 3x – 35 = 0,
II. 3y2 + 11y + 6 = 0
A) If x > y
B) If x < y Option B
C) If x ≥ y Solution:

4x2 – x – 14 = 0 B) If x < y
4x2 – 8x + 7x – 14 = 0 C) If x ≥ y
Gives x = -7/4, 2 D) If x ≤ y
2y2 – 13y + 20 = 0 E) If x = y or relation cannot be established
2y2 – 8y – 5y + 20 = 0
Gives y = 5/2, 4
2. I. 2x2 – 11x + 14 = 0, Option B

II. 3y2 + 13y + 14 = 0 Solution:
A) If x > y 3x2 + 28x + 60 = 0
B) If x < y 3x2 + 18x + 10x + 60 = 0
C) If x ≥ y Gives x = -6, -10/3
D) If x ≤ y 2y2 – 3y – 20 = 0
E) If x = y or relation cannot be established 2y2 – 8y + 5y – 20 = 0
Gives y= -5/2, 4
5. I. 3x2 – 8x – 35 = 0,
Option A II. 3y2 + 37y + 104 = 0
2x2 – 11x + 14 = 0 B) If x < y
2x2 – 4x – 7x + 14 = 0 C) If x ≥ y
Gives x = 2, 7/2 D) If x ≤ y
3y2 + 13y + 14 = 0 E) If x = y or relation cannot be established
3y2 + 6y + 7y+ 14 = 0
Gives y = -7/3, -2
3. I. 3x2 + 14x + 15 = 0, Option A

II. 3y2 – 13y – 30 = 0 Solution:
A) If x > y 3x2 – 8x – 35 = 0
B) If x < y 3x2 – 15x + 7x – 35 = 0
C) If x ≥ y Gives x = 5, -7/3
D) If x ≤ y 3y2 + 37y + 104 = 0
E) If x = y or relation cannot be established 3y2 + 24y + 13y + 104 = 0
Gives y= -8, -13/3
6. I. 3x2 – 5x – 78 = 0,
II. 3y2 + 28y + 65 = 0
Option D A) If x > y
Solution: B) If x < y
3x2 + 14x + 15 = 0 C) If x ≥ y
3x2 + 9x + 5x + 15 = 0 D) If x ≤ y
Gives x = -5/3, 6 E) If x = y or relation cannot be established
3y2 – 13y – 30 = 0
3y2 – 18y + 5y – 30 = 0
Gives y = -3, -5/3
4. I. 3x2 + 28x + 60 = 0, Option C

II. 2y2 – 3y – 20 = 0 Solution:
A) If x > y 3x2 – 5x – 78 = 0

3x2 – 18x + 13x – 78 = 0 So, y = -1, -√2 (-1.41)

Gives x = -13/3, 6
3y2 + 28y + 65 = 0
3y2 + 15y + 13y + 65 = 0 9. I. 6x2 – (3 + 4√3)x + 2√3 = 0,
Gives y = -5, -13/3 II. 4y2 – (2 + 4√3)y + 2√3 = 0
A) x > y
B) x < y
7. I. 3x2 – 7x – 40 = 0, C) x ≥ y
II. 3y2 + 26y + 48 = 0 D) x ≤ y
A) If x > y E) x = y or relationship cannot be
B) If x < y determined
C) If x ≥ y
D) If x ≤ y
Option E
Solution:
6x2 – (3 + 4√3)x + 2√3 = 0
Option C (6x2 – 3x) – (4√3x – 2√3) = 0
Solution: 3x (2x- 1) – 2√3 (2x – 1) = 0,
3x2 – 7x – 40 = 0 So x = 1/2 (0.5), 2√3/3 (1.16)
3x2 – 15x + 8x – 40 = 0 4y2 – (2 + 4√3)y + 2√3 = 0
Gives x = -8/3, 5 (4y2 – 2y) – (4√3y – 2√3) = 0
3y2 + 26y + 48 = 0 2y (2y – 1) – 2√3 (2y – 1) = 0
3y2 + 18y + 8y + 48 = 0 So, y = 1/2 (0.5), √3 (1.73)
Gives y = -6, -8/3
10. I. x2 + (4 + 2√2)x + 8√2 = 0
II. y2 – (2 + 3√3)y + 6√3 = 0
8. I. x2 + (4 + 2√2)x + 8√2 = 0 A) If x > y
II. 3y2 + (3 + 3√2)y + 3√2 = 0 B) If x < y
A) If x > y C) If x ≥ y
B) If x < y D) If x ≤ y
C) If x ≥ y E) If x = y or relation cannot be established
D) If x ≤ y
Option B
Solution:
Option B x2 + (4 + 2√2)x + 8√2 = 0
Solution: (x2 + 4x) + (2√2x + 8√2) = 0
x2 + (4 + 2√2)x + 8√2 = 0 x (x + 4) + 2√2 (x + 4) = 0
(x2 + 4x) + (2√2x + 8√2) = 0 So x = -4, -2√2 (-2.82)
x (x + 4) + 2√2 (x + 4) = 0 y2 – (2 + 3√3)y + 6√3 = 0
So x = -4, -2√2 (-2.8) (y2 – 2y) – (3√3y – 6√3) = 0
3y2 + (3 + 3√2)y + 3√2 = 0 y (y – 2) – 3√3 (y – 2) = 0
(3y2 + 3y) + (3√2y + 3√2) = 0 So y = 2, 3√3 (5.2)
3y (y + 1) + 3√2 (y + 1) = 0


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An amount of money is to be divided between P, Q and R in the ratio of 3:7:12. If the

difference between the shares of P and Q is Rs.X, and the difference between Q and R’s
share is Rs.3000. Find the total amount of money?
A.11000
B.12400
C.13200
D.14300
E.None of these
Answer & Explanation
Answer – C.13200
Explanation :
12a-7a = 3000
5a = 3000
a = 600
7a-4a = x
3a = x
x = 1800
22*600 = 13200
 If a certain amount X is divided among A, B, C in such a way that A gets 2/3 of what B
gets and B gets 1/3 of what C gets, which of the following is true
A.C’s Share = 1053 and X = 1666
B.A’s Share = 238 and X = 1638
C.B’s Share = 234 and X = 1666
D.C’s Share = 1053 and X = 1638
E.A’s Share = 351 and X = 1638
Answer – D.C’s Share = 1053 and X = 1638
Explanation :
A= 2/3 B; B= 1/3C;
A:B = 2:3 ; B:C = 1:3;
A:B:C = 2:3:9
C = 9/14 * 1638 = 1053
 Seats for Mathematics, Science and arts in a school are in the ratio 5:7:8. There is a
proposal to increase these seats by X%, Y% and Z% respectively. And the ratio of
increased seats is 2:3:4, which of the following is true?
A.X = 50; Z = 40
B.Y = 40; Z = 50
C.X = 40; Z = 75
D.X = 50; Z = 40
E.Y = 50; X = 75
Answer – C.X = 40; Z = 75
Explanation :
Number of increased seats are (140% of 5x), (150% of 7x) and (175% of 8x)
i.e., (140/100 * 5x), (150/100 * 7x) and (175/100 * 8x)
i.e., 7x, 21x/2 and 14x

Required ratio = 7x:21x/2:14x
= 14x : 21x : 28x = 2:3:4
 An amount of money is to be distributed among P, Q and R in the ratio of 7:4:5

respectively. If the total share of P and R is 4 times the share of Q, what is definitely Q’s
share?
A.2000
B.4000
C.6000
D.Data inadequate
E.None of these
Answer – D.Data inadequate
Explanation :
Total sum not given
 Two candles of same height are lighted at the same time. The first is consumed in 3 hours
and second in 2 hours. Assuming that each candles burns at a constant rate, in how many
hours after being lighted, the ratio between the first and second candles becomes 2:1?
A.2 hour
B.2.5 hour
C.4 hour
D.4.5 hour
E.None of these
Answer – D.4.5 hour
Explanation :
Height of both candles are same i.e. h
First one takes 6 hours to burn completely, so in one hour = h/3
Similarly second one will burn in one hour = h/2
Let after t time, ratio between their height is 2:1
so, remaining height of first candle = h – t*(h/3)
similarly for second candle = h – t*(h/2)
ratio given 2:1,
h – t*(h/3) / h – t*(h/2) = 2/1
Solving we get t = 9/2 = 4.5
 If A and B together have a certain amount X and if 4/15 of A’s amount is equal to 2/5 of
B’s amount, which of the following is true?
A.A = 1767; X = 2675
B.B = 1070; X = 2895
C.A = 1767; X = 2945
D.B = 1158; X = 2585
E.A = 1605; X = 2945

Answer – C.A = 1767; X = 2945

Explanation :
4/15 * A = 2/5 * B
A= 2/3 B;
A:B = 3:2;
A = 3/5 * 2945 = 1767
 A sum of Rs.4880 was divided among boys and girls in such a way that each boy gets
Rs.44.50 and each girl get Rs. 55.25. If the total number of girls and boys is 100, find the
number of girls?
A.60
B.50
C.40
D.30
E.None of these
Answer – C.40
Explanation :
x+y=100 ————– (i)
44.50x + 55.25y = 4880 ————– (ii)
Solving (i) and (ii) Y = 40
 The income of Vinay and Prakash are in the ratio of 4:5 and their expenditure is in the
ratio of 2:3. If each of them saves 5000, then find their income.
A.11000, 8550
B.12000, 7750
C.15000, 8750
D.13000, 9780
E.None of these
Answer – C.15000, 8750
Explanation :
4x – 2y = 5000 and 5x – 3y = 5000.
X = 8750, so income = 8750 and 15000
 If the ratio of the first to second is 2:3 and that of the second to the third is 5: 8, then
which of the following is true,
A.Sum = 98; A = 48
B.Sum = 147; B = 30
C.Sum = 147; C = 45
D.Sum = 98; B = 30
E.Sum = 98; C = 72
Answer – D.Sum = 98; B = 30
Explanation :
A:B:C = 10:15:24
If sum = 98, B = 15/49 * 98 = 30
 A bag contains 25p coins, 50p coins and 1 rupee coins whose values are in the ratio of
8:4:2.If the total values of coins isX and the total amount in rupees is Y,thenwhich of the
following is true
A.X = 840; Y = 260
B.X = 966; Y = 345
C.X = 840; Y = 280
D.X = 740; Y = 260
E.None of these
Answer – C.X = 840; Y = 280
Explanation :
Value is given in the ratio 8:4:2.
(8x/0.25) + (4x/0.5) + (2x/1) = 840.
X = 20. Total amount, Y = 14*20 = 280

In a school the number of boys and girls are in the ratio of 4:7. If the number of boys are
increased by 25% and the number of girls are increased by 15%. What will be the new
ratio of number of boys to that of girls?
a) 100:131
b) 100:151
c) 100:161
d) 100:181
e) None of these
Answer – c) 100:161
Explanation :
Boys = 4x and girls = 7x
Ratio = 4x*125/100 : 7x*115/100 = 100:161
 When 40% percent of a number is added to another number the second number
increases to its 20%. What is the ratio between the first and second number?
a) 2:1
b) 1:2
c) 2:3
d) 3:4
e) None of these
Answer – b) 1:2
Explanation :
(40/100)*a + b = (120/100)*b
a:b = 1:2
 An amount of money is to be distributed among P, Q and R in the ratio of 5:4:7

respectively. If the total share of P and R is 3 times the share of Q, what is definitely Q’s
share?
a) 2000
b) 4000
c) 6000
d) data inadequate
e) None of these
Answer – d) data inadequate
Explanation :
Total sum not given
 Two candles of same height are lighted at the same time. The first is consumed in 6 hours
and second in 4 hours. Assuming that each candles burns at a constant rate, in how many
hours after being lighted, the ratio between the first and second candles becomes 2:1?
a) 1 hour
b) 2 hour
c) 3 hour
d) 4 hour
e) None of these
Answer – c) 3 hour
Explanation :
Let height of both candles is ‘h’ and let after t times ratio between the height be 2:1
h – t*h/6 : h – t*h/4 = 2:1
t=3
 An employer reduces the number of his employees in the ratio of 7:4 and increases their
wages in the ratio 3:5. State whether his bill of total wages increases or decreases and in
what ratio.
a) increases 20:21
b) decreases 21:20
c) increases 21:22
d) decreases 22:21
e) None of these
Answer – b) decreases 21:20
Explanation :
Let initial employees be 7x and then 4x similarly initial wages be 3y and then 5y
so total wage = 21xy initially and then 20xy
so wages decreases and ratio = 21:20
 A vessel contains milk and water in the ratio of 4:3. If 14 litres of the mixture is drawn
and filled with water, the ratio changes to 3:4. How much milk was there in the vessel
initially?
a) 24
b) 32
c) 40
d) 48
e) None of these

Answer – b) 32
Explanation :
milk = 4x and water = 3x
milk = 4x – 14*4/7 and water = 3x – 14*3/7 + 14
4x – 8: 3x + 8 = 3:4
X = 8, so milk = 8*4 = 32 litres
 The ratio of two numbers is 3:4. If 3 is subtracted from both the numbers, the ratio
becomes 1:2. Find the sum of the two numbers?
a) 9
b) 10.5
c) 11.5
d) 12
e) None of these
Answer – b) 10.5
Explanation :
(3x – 3)/(4x – 3) = ½
x = 1.5
sum of the numbers = 7*1.5 = 10.5
 The sum of three numbers is 210. If the ratio between the first and second number be 2:3
and that between the second and third be 4:5, then the difference between the first and
third number?
a) 21
b) 35
c) 42
d) 56
e) None of these
Answer – c) 42
Explanation :
a: b = 2:3 and b:c = 4:5
a:b:c = 8:12:15
Difference between first and third number = (7/35)*210 = 42
8:4:2. The total values of coins are 840. Then find the total amount in rupees.
a) 220
b) 240
c) 260
d) 280
e) None of these
Answer – d) 280
Explanation :

(8x/0.25) + (4x/0.5) + (2x/1) = 840.
X = 20. Total amount = 14*20 = 280
 The income of Neha and Hitesh are in the ratio of 4:5 and their expenditure is in the
ratio of 2:3. If each of them saves 2000, then find their income.
a) 4000, 6000
b) 4000, 5000
c) 5000, 4000
d) 5000, 6000
e) None of these
Answer – b) 4000, 5000
Explanation :
4x – 2y = 2000 and 5x – 3y = 2000.
X = 1000, so income = 4000 and 5000

A company reduces his employee in the ratio 14 : 12 and increases their wages in the ratio
16:18, Determine whether the bill of wages increases or not and in what ratio.
a) Decreases, 28: 27
b) Increases, 27:28
c) Decreases, 29:28
d) Increases, 28:29
e) None of these
Answer – a) Decreases, 28: 27
Explanation :
Let initial employee be 14a and final employee be 12a similarly initial wage is 16b and final
wage be 18b
Total initial wage = 14a * 16b = 224ab, total final wage = 12a* 18b = 216ab
So clearly wages decreases and ratio = 224ab: 216ab = 28:27
 A bucket contains liquid A and B in the ratio 4:5. 36 litre of the mixture is taken out and
filled with 36 litre of B. Now the ratio changes to 2:5. Find the quantity of liquid B initially.
a) 55ltr
b) 56ltr
c) 57ltr
d) 58ltr
e) None of these
Answer – b) 56ltr
Explanation :
Let A = 4x and B = 5x
Now, A = 4x – 36*4/9 and B = 5x – 36*5/9 + 36 Now, ratio between A and B = 2:5
X = 11.2 now B = 11.2*5 = 56

 Two numbers are in the ratio of 5:6 and if 4 is added to the first number and 4 is
subtracted from the second number then the ratio becomes 3:2. Find the difference
between two numbers.
a) 2.5
b) 3.5
c) 4.5
d) 6.5
e) None of these
Answer – a) 2.5
Explanation :
(5x + 4)/ (6x -4) = 3/2
 The income of riya and priya are in the ratio of 4:5 and their expenditure is in the ratio
of 2:3. If each of them saves 2000, then find their income.
a) 4000, 6000
b) 4000, 5000
c) 5000, 4000
d) 5000, 6000
e) None of these
Answer – b) 4000, 5000
Explanation :
4x – 2y = 2000 and 5x – 3y = 2000.
X = 1000, so income = 4000 and 5000
 A 50 litre of mixture contains milk and water in the ratio 2:3. How much milk must be
added to the mixture so that it contains milk and water in the proportion of 3:2.
a) 20
b) 25
c) 30
d) 35
e) None of these
Answer – b) 25
Explanation :
(20 + x)/30 = 3/2
 Two alloys contain platinum and gold in the ratio of 1:2 and 1:3 respectively. A third
alloy C is formed by mixing alloys one and alloy two in the ratio of 3:4. Find the percentage
of gold in the mixture
a) 79.2/7%
b) 71.2/7%
c) 73.2/7%
d) 71.3/7%
e) None of these
Answer – d) 71.3/7%
Explanation :
Platinum = 1/3 and 1/4
gold = 2/3 and 3/4
Alloy one and two are mixed in the ratio of 3:4, so ratio of platinum and gold in final ratio – 2:5
So gold % = (5/7)*100
 The sum of three numbers is 980. If the ratio between first and second number is 3:4 and
that of second and third is 3:7. Find the difference between first and last number.
a) 380
b) 360
c) 340
d) 400
e) None of these
Answer – a) 380
Explanation :
ratio between three numbers – 9:12:28
49x = 980, x = 20 difference between number = 19*20 = 380
 The ratio between number of girls and boys in a school is 5: 6. If 40 percent of the boys
and 20 percent of the girls are scholarship holders, what percentage of the students does
not get scholarship?
a) 68%
b) 69%
c) 71%
d) 80%
e) None of these
Answer – b) 69%
Explanation :
Girls = 5x and boys = 6x
Girls that don’t get scholarship = 5x * 80/100 = 4x and boys that don’t get scholarship = 6x *
60/100 = 3.6x
Percent students that didn’t get scholarship = (7.6x/11x)*100 = 69 (approx.)
8:4:2. The total values of coins are 840. Then find the total amount in rupees.
a) 220
b) 240
c) 260
d) 280
e) None of these
Answer – d) 280
Explanation :
(8x/0.25) + (4x/0.5) + (2x/1) = 840.

X = 20. Total amount = 14*20 = 280
 An amount is to be divided between A, B and C in the ratio 2:3:5 respectively. If C gives

200 of his share to B the ratio among A, B and C becomes 3:5:4. What is the total sum?
a) 5000
b) 6000
c) 7000
d) 8000
e) None of these
Answer – b) 6000
Explanation :
s2x, 3x + 200, 5x – 200
2x/(3x + 200) = 3/5, we will get x = 600, so total amount = 10*600 = 6000

A bag contains 25p coins, 50p coins and 1 rupee coins whose values are in the ratio of 8:4:2.
The total values of coins are 840. Then find the total number of coins
A.220
B.240
C.260
D.280
E.None of these
Answer – D.280
Explanation :
(8x/0.25) + (4x/0.5) + (2x/1) = 840.
X = 20. Total amount = 14*20 = 280
 Two vessels contains equal quantity of solution contains milk and water in the ratio of
7:2 and 4:5 respectively. Now the solutions are mixed with each other then find the ratio of
milk and water in the final solution?
A.11:7
B.11:6
C.11:5
D.11:9
E.None of these
Answer – A.11:7
Explanation :
milk = 7/9 and water = 2/9 – in 1st vessel
milk = 4/9 and water = 5/9 – in 2nd vessel
(7/9 + 4/9)/ (2/9 + 5/9) = 11:7

 Two alloys contain gold and silver in the ratio of 3:7 and 7:3 respectively. In what ratio
these alloys must be mixed with each other so that we get a alloy of gold and silver in the
ratio of 2:3?
A.2:1
B.3:1
C.4:3
D.3:5
E.None of these
Answer – B.3:1
Explanation :
Gold = 3/10 and silver = 7/10 – in 1st vessel
gold = 7/10 and silver = 3/10 – in 2nd vessel
let the alloy mix in K:1, then
(3k/10 + 7/10)/ (7k/10 + 3/10) = 2/3. Solve this equation , u will get K = 3
 The sum of three numbers is 123. If the ratio between first and second numbers is 2:5
and that of between second and third is 3:4, then find the difference between second and
the third number.
A.12
B.14
C.15
D.17
E.None of these
Answer – C.15
Explanation :
a:b = 2:5 and b:c = 3:4 so a:b:c = 6:15:20
41x = 123, X = 3. And 5x = 15
 If 40 percent of a number is subtracted from the second number then the second number
is reduced to its 3/5. Find the ratio between the first number and the second number.
A.1:3
B.1:2
C.1:1
D.2:3
E.None of these
Answer – C.1:1
Explanation :
[ b – (40/100)a] = (3/5)b.
So we get a = b.
 The ratio between the number of boys and girls in a school is 4:5. If the number of boys
are increased by 30 % and the number of girls increased by 40 %, then what will the new
ratio of boys and girls in the school.
A.13/35
B.26/35
C.26/41
D.23/13
E.None of these
Answer – B.26/35
Explanation :
boys = 4x and girls = 5x.
Required ratio = [(130/100)*4x]/ [(140/100)*5x]
 One year ago the ratio between rahul salary and rohit salary is 4:5. The ratio between
their individual salary of the last year and current year is 2:3 and 3:5 respectively. If the
total current salary of rahul and rohit is 4300. Then find the current salary of rahul.
A.1200
B.1800
C.1600
D.2000
E.None of these
Answer – B.1800
Explanation :
4x and 5x is the last year salry of rahul and rohit respectively
Rahul last year to rahul current year = 2/3
Rohit last year to rohit current year = 3/5
Current of rahul + current of rohit = 4300
(3/2)*4x + (5/3)*5x = 4300.
X = 300.
So rahul current salary = 3/2 * 4* 300 = 1800
 A sum of 12600 is to be distributed between A, B and C. For every rupee A gets, B gets
80p and for every rupee B gets, C get 90 paise. Find the amount get by C.
A.3200
B.3600
C.4200
D.4600
E.None of these
Answer – B.3600
Explanation :
Ratio of money between A and B – 100:80 and that of B and C – 100:90
so the ratio between A : B :C – 100:80:72
so 252x = 12600, x = 50. So C get = 50*72 = 3600
 The sum of the squares between three numbers is 5000. The ratio between the first and
the second number is 3:4 and that of second and third number is 4:5. Find the difference
between first and the third number.
A.20
B.30
C.40
D.50
E.None of these
Answer – A.20
Explanation :
a^2 + b^2 + c^2 = 5000
a:b:c = 3:4:5
50x^2 = 5000.
X = 10.
5x – 3x = 2*10 = 20
 The ratio between two numbers is 7:5. If 5 is subtracted from each of them, the new ratio
becomes 3:5. Find the numbers.
A.7/2, 5/2
B.3/2, 7/2
C.9/2, 7/2
D.11/2, 5/2
E.None of these
Answer – A.7/2, 5/2
Explanation :
(7x – 5)/(5x – 5) = 3/5
X = 1/2 so the numbers are 7/2 and 5/2

Three cars travel same distance with speeds in the ratio 2 : 4 : 7. What is the ratio of the
times taken by them to cover the distance?
A) 12 : 6 : 7
B) 14 : 7 : 4
C) 10 : 5 : 9
D) 7 : 4 : 14
E) 14 : 10 : 7
B) 14 : 7 : 4
Explanation:
s = d/t
Since distance is same, so ratio of times:
1/2 : 1/4 : 1/7 = 14 : 7 : 4
 Section A and section B of 7th class in a school contains total 285 students. Which of the
following can be a ratio of the ratio of the number of boys and number of girls in the class?
A) 6 : 5
B) 10 : 9
C) 11 : 9

D) 13 : 12
E) Cannot be determined
B) 10 : 9
Explanation:
The number of boys and girls cannot be in decimal values, so the denominator should completely
divide number of students (285).
Check each option:
6+5 = 11, and 11 does not divide 285 completely.
10+9 = 19, and only 19 divides 285 completely among all.
 180 sweets are divided among friends A, B, C and D in which B and C are brothers also
such that sweets divided between A and B are in the ratio 2 : 3, between B and C in the
ratio 2 : 5 and between C and D in ratio 3 : 4. What is the number of sweets received by the
brothers together?
A) 78
B) 84
C) 92
D) 102
E) 88
B) 84
Explanation:
A/B = N1/D1 B/C = N2/D2 C/D = N3/D3
A : B : C : D = N1*N2*N3 : D1*N2*N3 : D1*D2*N3 : D1*D2*D3
A/B = 2/3 B/C = 2/5 C/D = 3/4
A:B:C:D
2*2*3 : 3*2*3 : 3*5*3 : 3*5*4
4 : 6 : 15 : 20
B and C together = [(6+15)/(4+6+15+20)] * 180
 Number of students in 4th and 5th class is in the ratio 6 : 11. 40% in class 4 are girls and
48% in class 5 are girls. What percentage of students in both the classes are boys?
A) 62.5%
B) 54.8%
C) 52.6%
D) 55.8%
E) 53.5%
B) 54.8%
Explanation:
Total students in both = 6x+11x = 17x
Boys in class 4 = (60/100)*6x = 360x/100
Boys in class 5 = (52/100)*11x = 572x/100
So total boys = 360x/100 + 572x/100 = 932x/100 = 9.32x
% of boys = [9.32x/17x] * 100

 Consider two alloys A and B. 50 kg of alloy A is mixed with 70 kg of alloy B. A contains

brass and copper in the ratio 3 : 2, and B contains them in the ratio 4 : 3 respectively. What
is the ratio of copper to brass in the mixture?
A) 8 : 5
B) 7 : 5
C) 5 : 11
D) 4 : 9
E) 5 : 7
E) 5 : 7
Explanation:
Brass in A = 3/5 * 50 = 30 kg, Brass in B = 4/7 * 70 = 40 kg
Total brass = 30+40 = 70 kg
So copper in mixture is (50+70) – 70 = 50 kg
So copper to brass = 50 : 70
 Ratio of A and B is in the ratio 5 : 8. After 6 years, the ratio of ages of A and B will be in
the ratio 17 : 26. Find the present age of B.
A) 72
B) 65
C) 77
D) 60
E) None of these
A) 72
Explanation:
A/B = 5/8 , A+6/B+6 = 17/26
Solve both, B = 72
 A bag contains 25p, 50p and 1Re coins in the ratio of 2 : 4 : 5 respectively. If the total
money in the bag is Rs 75, find the number of 50p coins in the bag.
A) 45
B) 50
C) 25
D) 40
E) None of these
D) 40
Explanation:
2x, 4x, 5x
(25/100)*2x + (50/100)*4x + 1*5x = 75
x = 10, so 50 p coins = 4x = 40
 A is directly proportional to B and also directly proportional to C. When B = 6 and C =

2, A = 24. Find the value of A when B = 8 and C = 3.
A) 42
B) 40
C) 58
D) 48
E) None of these
D) 48
Explanation:
A directly proportional B, A directly proportional to C:
A = kB, A = kC
Or A = kBC
When B = 6 and C = 2, A = 24:
24 = k*6*2
k=2
Now when B = 8 and C = 3:
A = 2*8*3
 A is directly proportional to B and also inversely proportional to the square of C. When

B = 16 and C = 2, A = 36. Find the value of A when B = 32 and C = 4.
A) 25
B) 20
C) 18
D) 32
E) None of these
C) 18
Explanation:
A = kB, A = k/C2
Or A = kB/ C2
When B = 16 and C = 2, A = 36:
36 = k*16/ 22
k=9
A = 9*32/ 42
 A is directly proportional to the inverse of B and also inversely proportional to C. When

B = 36 and C = 9, A = 42. Find the value of A when B = 64 and C = 21.
A) 24
B) 40
C) 32
D) 48
E) None of these
A) 24
Explanation:
A = k√B, A = k/C
Or A = k√B/C
When B = 36 and C = 9, A = 42:
42 = k√36/9
k = 63
A = 63*√64/21

Divide Rs.2340 into three parts, such that first part be double that of second part and
second part be 1/3 of the third part.Find the Third part amount?
A.Rs.780
B.Rs.1170
C.Rs.750
D.Rs.390
E.None of these
Answer – B.Rs.1170
Explanation :
First: Second: Third = 2:1:3
Third part = 3*2340/6 = 1170
 The ratio of income of A and B is 2:3. The sum of their expenditure is Rs.8000 and the
amount of savings of A is equal to the amount of expenditure of B.What is the their ratio
of sum of income to their sum of savings?
A.5:3
B.3:2
C.4:3
D.3:1
E.None of these
Answer -A.5:3
Explanation :
2I-E + E = 8000
I = 4000
Sum of their Income = 5*I = 5*4000 = 20,000
Sum of their Savings = 20000-8000 = 12,000
20000:12000 = 5:3
 There are 2 containers of equal capacity. The ratio of milk to water in the first container
is 4:5 and in the second container is 3:7.If they are mixed up then the ratio of milk to water
in the mixture will be
A.17:63
B.65:96
C.34:75
D.67:113
E.None of these
Answer – D.67:113
Explanation :
4+5 = 9=> 40:50
3+7 = 10=> 27:63

40+27 : 50:63 = 67:113
 There are two numbers. When 25% of the first number is added to the second number,
the resultant number is 1.5times th first number.What is the ratio of 1st number to the
2nd number ?
A.3:5
B.5:4
C.4:5
D.2:3
E.None of these
Answer – C.4:5
Explanation :
A+25/100 + B = 1.5A
A/4 + B = 15A/10
10A+40B/40 =60A/40
10A+40B = 60A
50A = 40B
A/B = 4/5
 A bag contains 10p,25p and Rs50p coins in the ratio of 5:2:1 respectively. If the total
money in the bag is Rs.120.Find the number of 25p coins in that bag?
A.160
B.130
C.110
D.90
E.None of these
Answer – A.160
Explanation :
10*5 : 25*2 : 50*1 = 50:50:50 = 1:1:1
120/3 = Rs.40
Rs. 1 = 4
Rs.40 = 4*40 = 160 coins
 The ratio of Ganesh’s age and his mother’s age is 5:12.The difference of their ages is
21.The ratio of their ages after 4 years will be
A.3:7
B.6:11
C.4:7
D.19:40
E.None of these
Answer – D.19:40
Explanation :
12x – 5x = 21
7x = 21
X=3
5:12 = 15:36
After 4 years = 19:40
 The ratio of students of three classes is 2:3:4. If 12 students are increased in each classes
then their ratio turns into 13:18:23. What was the total number of students in all the three
classes originally ?
A.250
B.215
C.225
D.190
E.None of these
Answer – C.225
Explanation :
50:75:100
15 students increased
65:90:115 => 13:18 :23
Total no of students = 50+75+100 = 225
 Ravi and Govind have money in the ratio 5 : 12 and Govind and Kiran also have money
in the same ratio 5 : 12. If Ravi has Rs. 500, Kiran has
A.Rs.2500
B.Rs.2880
C.Rs.1850
D.Rs.3100
E.None of these
Answer – B.Rs.2880
Explanation :
Ravi : Kiran = 5/12* 5/12 = 25/144
Kiran = 144*500/25 = 2880
 A town with a population of 1000 has provision for 30days, after 10 days 600 more men
added, how long will the food last at the same rate ?
A.12 days
B.14 ½ days
C.12 ½ days
D.15 days
E.None of these
Answer – C.12 ½ days
Explanation :
1000*20/1600 = 12 1/2 days

 A man spends Rs.2480 to buy lunch box Rs.120 each and bottles at Rs.80 each,What will
be the ratio of maximum number of bottles to lunch box are bought ?
A.13:12
B.11:13
C.9:12
D.7:10
E.None of these
Answer – A.13:12
Explanation :
Check the ans using option
13*80+ 12*120 = 1040+1440 = 2480

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The average weight of 39 Students in a 1. 12
class is 23. Among them Sita is the 2. 13
heaviest while Tina is the lightest. If both 3. 14
of them are excluded from the class still 4. 15
the average remains same. The ratio of 5. 16
weight of Sita to Tina is 15:8.Then what is Answer & Explanation
the weight of the Tina? Answer – 3. 14
1. 15 Explanation:
2. 16 First = 1.5x Second = x Third = 3x Fourth =
3. 18 1.5x
4. 19 average = 24.5 = (1.5x+x+3x+1.5x)/4
5. Cannot be determined x = 14
Answer – 2. 16  There are 459 students in a hostel. If
Explanation : the number of students increased by 36,
S+T = 23*(39-37) = 46 the expenses of the mess increased by Rs
S/T = 15/8 .81 Per day while the average expenditure
T = 16 per head reduced by 1. Find the original
expenditure of the mess?
 The ages of Four members of a family 1. 7304
are in the year 2010 are 2. 7314
„X‟,‟X+12‟,‟X+24‟ and „X+36‟. After 3. 7324
some years Oldest among them was dead 4. 7334
then average reduced by 3. After how 5. 7344
many years from his death, the average Answer & Explanation
age will same as in 2010? Answer – 5. 7344
1. 2 Years Explanation:
2. 3 Years Total expenditure = 459x
3. 4 years 36 students joined then total expenditure =
4. 6 Years 459x+81
5. Cannot be determined average = 459x+81/495 = x-1
Answer & Explanation x = 16
Answer – 2. 3 Years original expenditure = 16*459 = 7344
Explanation:
In 2010: 4x+72/4 = x+18  The average cost 32 different Mobiles is
After death : 3x+36+3N/3 = x+18-3 Rs. 9000. Among them, Oppo which is the
N = 3 years costliest is 70% higher price than the
3x+36+3N/3 = (x+18) cheapest Mobile Lava. Excluding those
N = 6 years both mobiles, the average of the Mobiles
6-3 = 3 years from his death is Rs.8880. Then what is the cost of Oppo
Mobile?
 The average of Four numbers is 24.5. of 1. Rs. 10000
the four numbers, the first is 1.5 times the 2. Rs. 11600
second, the second is 1/3 rd of the third, 3. Rs. 12400
and the third is 2 times the fourth 4. Rs.13600
number. Then what is smallest of all those 5. Cannot be determined
Answer & Explanation 1. 1 Kg

Answer – 4. Rs.13600 2. 2 Kg
Explanation: 3. 3 Kg
L+O = 21600 4. 4 kg
O = L*170/100 5. Cannot be determined
O = 13600 Answer & Explanation
Answer – 1. 1 Kg
 The average age of a family of 9 Explanation:
members is 22 years. Surya is the 19*19 = 19/2(2a+18d)
youngest and his age is 6 years, then what 38= 2a+18d
was the average age of the family just 37 = a+18d
before Surya was born? a=1
1. 15
2. 16  The average weight of 40 Students is
3. 18 32. If the Heaviest and Lightest are
4. 20 excluded the average weight reduces by 1.
5. 24 If only the Heaviest is excluded then the
Answer & Explanation average is 31. Then what is the weight of
Answer – 3. 18 the Lightest?
Explanation: 1. 30
9*22 – 9*6/8 = 18 2. 31
3. 32
 Dhoni scored 8000 runs in a certain 4. 33
number of innings. In the next five 5. Cannot be determined
innings, he was out of form and hence, Answer & Explanation
could make only 85 runs, as a result his Answer – 2. 31
average reduced by 1 run. How many Explanation:
innings did he play in total? 40*32 = 1280
1. 160 1280-H/39 = 31
2. 165 H =71
3. 170 1280-71- L/38 = 31
4. 175 L = 31
5. Cannot be determined
Answer & Explanation  Average of 17 students in a class is X.
Answer – 2. 165 When their marks are arranged in
Explanation: ascending order it was found to be in
8000/n = a Arithmetic Progression. The class teacher
8085/n+5 = a-1 found that rank the students who ranked
n² + 90n – 40000 = 0 15th, 11th, 9th and 7th had copied the
n = 160 exam and hence they are suspended. Now
n² + 5 = 165 the average of the remaining
class is Y. Then
 The weights of 19 people are in 1. X =Y
Arithmetic progression. The average 2. X >Y
weight of them is 19. If the heaviest is 37 3. X<Y
Kgs. Then what is the weight of the 4. X = 2Y
Lightest? 5. Data insufficient
Answer & Explanation  Pranav went to the bank at the speed of

Answer – 3. X<Y 60 kmph while returning for his home he
Explanation: covered the half of the distance at the
17X = 17/2 (2a+16d) speed of 10 kmph, but suddenly he
X = a+8d realized that he was getting late so he
13Y = 17/2(2a+16d) – (4a+26d) increased the speed and reached the home
Y = a+8.46d by covering rest half of the distance at the
speed of 30 kmph.The average speed of
 the Pranav in the whole length of journey
The average price of 80 mobile phones is is?
Rs.30,000. If the highest and lowest price A. 24 kmph
mobile phones are sold out then the B. 14 kmph
average price of remaining 78 mobile C. 16 kmph
phones is Rs. 29,500. The cost of the D. 10 kmph
highest mobile is Rs.80,000. The cost of E. 28 kmph
lowest price mobile is? Answer & Explanation
A. Rs. 18000 Answer – A. 24 kmph
B. Rs. 15000 Explanation:
C. Rs. 19000 Distance between home and Bank – x km
D. Can’t be determined Total distance = x + x = 2x
E. None of these Total time taken = x/60 + (x/2)/10 + (x/2)/30
Answer & Explanation = x/12
Answer – C. Rs. 19000 Average speed = 2x/(x/12) = 24 kmph
Explanation :
The price of the costliest and cheapest  The average expenditure of Sharma for
mobile = (80*3000) – (78*29500) = 99000 the January to June is Rs. 4200 and he
Cheapest Mobile Price = 99000 – 80000 = spent Rs. 1200 in January and Rs.1500 in
19000 July. The average expenditure for the
months of February to July is:
 In a Company the average income of all A. 2750
the employees is Rs. 20000 per month. B. 3250
Recently the company announced C. 4250
increment of Rs. 2000 per month for all D. 4500
the employees. The new average income E. 3500
of all the employees is? Answer & Explanation
A. 22000 Answer – C. 4250
B. 24000 Explanation:
C. 28000 Total Expenditure(Jan – June) = 4200 * 6 =
D. 26000 25200
E. None of these Total Expenditure(Feb – June) = 25200 –
Answer & Explanation 1200 = 24000
Answer – A. 22000 Total Expenditure(Feb – July) = 24000 +
Explanation: 1500 = 25500/6 = 4250
Average income of all employees = 20000
New Average income of all employees =  The average weight of all the 11 players
22000(Average also increased by 2000) of CSK is 50 kg. If the average of first six
lightest weight players of CSK is 49 kg
and that of the six heaviest players of B. 19.8 kmph

CSK is 52 kg. The average weight of the C. 18.2 kmph
player which lies in the sixth position in D. 19.2 kmph
the list of players when all the 11 players E. None of these
of CSK are arranged in the order of Answer & Explanation
increasing or decreasing weights. Answer – D. 19.2 kmph
A. 54 kg Explanation:
B. 50 kg Average speed from P to R = 2 * 40 * 10 /
C. 53 kg (40 + 10) = 16 kmph
D. 56 kg Average Speed = 2 * 16 * 24 / (16 + 24) =
E. 52 kg 19.2 kmph
Answer – D. 56 kg  Ramesh walked 6 km to reach the
Explanation: station from his house, then he boarded a
Average of First six players = 49 * 6 = 294 train whose average speed was 60 kmph
Average of Last six players = 52 * 6 = 312; and thus he reached his destination. In
Average of all players = 50 * 11 = 550 this way he took a total time of 3 hours. If
Average weight of sixth player = 294 + 312 the average speed of the entire journey
– 550 = 56 was 32 kmph then the average speed of
walking is:
 The average presence of students of a A. 5 kmph
class in a College on Monday, Tuesday B. 8 kmph
and Wednesday is 32 and on the C. 2 kmph
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and D. 4 kmph
Saturday is 30. if the average number of E. None of these
students on all the six days is 26 then the Answer & Explanation
number of students who attended the Answer – D. 4 kmph
class on Wednesday is? Explanation:
A. 50 Total Distance = 32 * 3 = 6 + 60 * x
B. 40 x = 1.5 hour ; Walking Speed = 6/1.5 = 4
C. 60 kmph
D. 70
E. 80  Bala travels first one-third of the total
Answer & Explanation distance at the speed of 10 kmph and the
Answer – C. 60 next one-third distance at the speed of 20
Explanation: kmph and the last one – third distance at
32 * 3 + 30 * 4 – 26 * 6 = 96 + 120 – 156 = the speed of 60 kmph. What is the
60 average speed of Bala?
A. 18 kmph
 Suresh started his journey from P to Q B. 19 kmph
by his bike at the speed of 40 kmph and C. 16 kmph
then, the same distance he travelled on his D. 12 kmph
foot at the speed of 10 kmph from Q to R. E. None of these
Then he returned from R to P via Q at the Answer & Explanation
speed of 24 kmph. The average speed of Answer – A. 18 kmph
the whole trip is: Explanation:
A. 18.5 kmph
= 3 * 10 * 20 * 60 / (200 + 1200 + 600) Average monthly expenditure for 3 months

= 18 kmph = Rs. 2940
Total expenditure for 3 months = Rs 2940 x
 The average income of Arun, Bala and 3 = Rs. 8820
Chitra is Rs. 12,000 per month and Average monthly expenditure for 3 months
average income of Bala, Chitra and David = Rs. 3150
is Rs. 15,000 per month. If the average Total expenditure for 3 months = Rs 3150 x
salary of David be twice that of Arun, 3 = Rs. 9450
then the average salary of Bala and Total savings for 9 months = 4980
Chitra is in Rs? Average monthly income for 9 months =
A. 15,000 (8250 + 8820 + 9450 + 4980)/9 = 3500
B. 20,000
C. 14500  The average age of a family of 8
D. 13500 members is 24 years. If the age of the
E. None of these youngest member be 6 years, the average
Answer & Explanation age of the family at the birth of the
Answer – D. 13500 youngest member was?
Explanation: A. 23.42 years
Arun + Bala + Chitra = 12000*3 B. 21.42 years
Bala + Chitra + David = 15000*3 C. 27.42 years
David – Arun = 3000*3 = 9000 D. 26.42 years
David = 2Arun E. 24.42 years
David = 18000 and Arun = 9000 Answer & Explanation
Average salary of Bala and Chitra, Answer – B. 21.42 years
= (45000-18000)/2 = 13,500 Explanation:
Total present age of the family (8*24) = 192
 years
The average monthly expenditure of Total age of the family 6 years ago = (192 –
Mr.Ravi‟s family for the first three 6*7) = 150 years
months is Rs 2,750, for the next three At that time, Total members in the family =
months is Rs 2,940 and for the last three 7
months Rs 3,150. If his family saves Rs Therefore Average age at that time = 150/7
4980 for nine months, find the average = 21.42 years
monthly income of the family for the 9
months?  Mr. Ravi‟s family has 10 males and a
A. Rs. 3800 few females, the average monthly
B. Rs. 3500 consumption of rice per head is 8 kg. If
C. Rs. 3400 the average monthly consumption of rice
D. Rs. 4200 per head be 10 kg in the case of males and
E. Rs. 4500 6 kg in the case of females, find the
Answer & Explanation number of females in Ravi‟s family?
Answer – B. Rs. 3500 A. 2
Explanation : B. 4
Average monthly expenditure for 3 months C. 6
= Rs. 2750 D. 10
Total expenditure for 3 months = Rs 2750 x E. 8
3 = Rs. 8250 Answer & Explanation
Answer – D. 10 third floor = 30, 20, 30

Explanation: Occupied rooms in first, second and third
Let number of females be x. floor = 15, 16, 12
(10*10+x*6)/(10+x) = 8 Average income = (15 * 200 + 16 * 250 +
=> x = 10 12 * 300)/ 80 = Rs. 132.5
 In a famous hotel the rooms  There were 46 students in a Boys

were numbered from 201 to 230, each hostel. Due to the admission of eight new
room gives an earning of Rs. 5000 for the students the expenses of the hostel mess
first fifteen days of a month and for the were increased by Rs.42 per day while the
latter half, Rs. 3000 per room. Find the average expenditure per head diminished
average income per room per day over by Rs 1. What was the original
the month. (September)? expenditure of the hostel mess?
A. 2000 A. Rs.562
B. 3000 B. Rs.542
C. 4000 C. Rs.532
D. 5000 D. Rs.452
E. 3500 E. Rs.552
Answer & Explanation Answer & Explanation
Answer – C. 4000 Answer – E. Rs.552
Total number of rooms = 29 54*(x−1)−46*x = 42
Average = [(5000 * 30 * 15) + (3000 * 30 * 8x = 96
15)]/(30*30) x = 12
Average earning per room = 4000 Original total expenditure:
46*x = 46*12 = Rs.552
 In a famous hotel, the rooms are
numbered from 101 to 130 on the first  The average salary of the entire staff in
floor, 201 to 220 on the second floor and a office is Rs 250 per month. The average
301 to 330 on the third floor. In the salary of officers is Rs 520 and that of
month of September, the room occupancy non-officers is Rs. 200. If the number of
was 50% on the first floor, 80% on the officers is 15, then find the number of
second floor and 40% on the third floor. non–officers in the office
If it is also known that the room charges A.823
are Rs 200, Rs. 250 and Rs. 300 on each of B. 81
the floors respectively, then find the C. 87
average income per room in the hotel for D. 56
the month of September? E. 62
A. Rs. 123.75 Answer & Explanation
B. Rs. 132.50 Answer – B. 81
C. Rs. 128.50 Explanation:
D. Rs. 143.50 Let the required number of non–officers = x
E. Rs. 223.75 200x + 520 x 15 = 250 ( 15 + x )
Answer & Explanation 250x – 200x = 520 * 15 – 250 x 15
Answer – B. Rs. 132.50 50x = 4050
Explanation: x = 81
Total number of rooms in first, second and
 Mr.Suresh‟s average monthly Answer – D. 5

expenditure for the first four months of Explanation:
the year was Rs.260 For the next five Initial number of persons = x
months,the average monthly expenditure = 22x + 25 * 10 – 12(x + 25)
was Rs.40 more than what it was during = 22x + 250 – 12x – 300
the first four months. If he spent Rs.560 10x = 50
in all during the remaining three months x=5
of the year, Find what percentage of his
annual income of Rs.5000 did he save in  In English exam, the average of Class
the year? “A” was found to be “x” marks. After
A. 42% deducting a computational error, the
B. 48% average marks of 100 candidates got
C. 38% reduced from 74 to 54. The average thus
D. 24% came down by 25 marks. The total
E. 28% numbers of candidates who took the
Answer & Explanation English exam were?
Answer – C. 38% A. 50
Explanation: B. 20
Suresh’s average monthly expenditure for C. 80
the first four months of the year = Rs.260. D. 70
260 * 4 = Rs. 1040 E. 60
For the next five months,the average Answer & Explanation
monthly expenditure was Rs.40 more than Answer – C. 80
what it was during the first four months. He Explanation:
spent 260 + 40 for one month (74 – 54) * 100 = 25 * x
In 5 months he spent 300 * 5 = 1500 x = 20 * 100 / 25 = 80
He spent Rs.560 in all during the remaining

three months of the year.
The average salary of 90 employees in an
Total expenditure = 1040 + 1500 + 560 =
organization is Rs.14.500 per month. If
3100
the no of executive is twice the no of
Savings = 5000-3100 = 1900
clerks, then find the average salary of
% savings = 1900/5000 * 100 = 38%
clerk ?
 The average age of a group of persons 1.11,500
going for tour to Shimla is 22 years. 25 2.12,000
new persons with an average age of 10 3.13,200
years join the group and their average 4.Can’t be determined
age becomes 12 years. The number of 5.None of these
persons initially going for tour is? Answer & Explanation
A. 10 Answer – 4.Can‟t be determined
B. 8 Explanation :
C. 7 90 => 2:1=> 60:30
D. 5 Total Salary = 60*salary of executive +30 *
E. 4 salary of clerk
Answer & Explanation 90*14500 = 60*x+30*y
X, y not given so we can’t determine

 The average value of property of Agil, 2.94800

Mugilan and Anitha is Rs.130cr.The 3.96400
Property of Agil is 20cr greater than the 4.82000
property value of Mugilan and Anitha 5.None of these
property value is 50cr greater than the Answer & Explanation
Agil property value. The value of Answer – 2.94800
property of Anitha is Explanation :
1.120cr 100*27000 – 98*26400 = 27,00,000 –
2.170cr 25,87,200 = 1,12,800
3.100cr The cost of highest mobile price = 1,12,800
4.150cr -18,000 = 94800
5.None of these
Answer & Explanation  There are 10 compartments in
Answer – 2.170cr passenger train carries on average 15
Explanation : passengers per compartment. If atleast 15
Property value of Mugilan x passengers were sitting in each
130*3 = x+x+20+x+20+50 compartment, no any compartment has
390 = 3x+90 equal no of passengers , and any
3x=300 compartment does not exceed the
X=100 number of average passengers except
Anitha = 100+20+50 = 170 10th compartment.Find how many
passengers can be accommodated in
 If the average marks of 1/5th of class is 10thcompartment ?
70% and 2/5th class is 45% and the 1.38
average mark of remaining class is 60%, 2.51
then the average % of the whole class is 3.47
1.73% 4.50
2.45% 5.None of these
3.62% Answer & Explanation
4.56% Answer – 2.51
5.None of these Explanation :
Answer & Explanation No of passengers = 15*10 = 150
Answer – 4.56 15+14+13+12+11+10+9+8+7 = 99
Explanation : 150 -99 = 51
Avg = 100*[x/5 *70/100 + 2x/5 * 45/100
+2x/5*60/100 ] /x  There are five times the number of two
= 70+90+20/5 wheelers as there are three wheelers. The
=56 no of four wheelers are equal to the
number of two wheelers. Find the average
 The average price of 100 mobiles in an number of wheel per vehicle ?
electronic shop is Rs.27,000. If the highest 1.5
and lowest mobiles are sold out then the 2.4
remaining 98 mobiles average price is 3.2
26,400.The cost of lowest mobile is 4.3
Rs.18,000.Find the cost of highest mobile 5.None of these
price Answer & Explanation
1.76500
Answer – 4.3 Avg = 62+67.5+50/3 = 179.5/3 = 59.8 =

Explanation : 60%
No of 3 wheeler = x, no of wheels = 3x
No of 2 wheeler = 5x, no of wheels = 10x  The average salary of 120 employees in
No of 4 wheeler =5x, no of wheels = 20x the bank is Rs.15,000 per month. If the no
Avg = 3x+10x+20x/x+5x+5x = 33x/11x = 3 of assistant is thrice the no of POs and
average salary of assistant is 1/3rdof the
 In a particular week the average average salary of POs then find the
number of people visited the museum is average salary of POs ?
70. If we exclude the holidays then the 1.18,000
average number is increased by 28. 2.25,000
Further if we exclude the day which the 3.36,000
maximum of 210 visitors visited the 4.30,000
museum, then the average become 5.None of these
40.Find the no of holidays in the week Answer & Explanation
1.None Answer – 4.30,000
2.One Explanation :
3.Three 120 = 1:3 =30:90 = PO : Assistant
4.Two 120*15000 = 30*x+ 90 *x/3
5.Can’t be determined 18,00,000 = 90x+90x/ 3
Answer & Explanation 54,00,000*3 = 180x
Answer – 4.Two X = 30000
Explanation :
Total no of visitors in a week = 70* 7 = 490  In a class of 60 students 23 are girls.
X = no of holidays The average mark of boys is 45 and
Exclude hloidays average mark of girls is 52. What is the
(7-x)*98 =490 average mark of the class?
7-x = 5 1.42.7
X=2 2.52.2
3.47.7
 Arjun gets 62 marks out of 100 in 4.62.1
English, 81 out of 120 in Chemistry and 5.None of these
75 out of 150 in maths. The average Answer & Explanation
marks of Arjun(in %) in all the three Answer – 3.47.7
subjects is Explanation :
1.60% 60 students => 23 G and 37 B
2.53% Average = 23*52 + 37*45/ 60
3.47% = 2965/60 = 47.7
4.72%
5.None of these 
Answer & Explanation The average weight of 40 students in a
Answer – 1.60% class is 75 kg. By mistake the weights of
Explanation : two students are read as 74 kg and 66 kg
62/100 = 62% respectively instead of 66 kg and 54 kg.
81/120 = 67.5% Find the corrected average weight of the
75/150 = 50% class
a) 73.50 kg

b) 74.50 kg E/50 – (E + 30)/58 = 2

c) 75.50 kg Solve for E, We will get E = 912.5 rupee.
d) 76.50 kg
e) None of these  The average age of the class is 15 years.
Answer & Explanation The average age of boys and girls is 13
Answer – b) 74.50 kg and 16 years respectively. If the number
Explanation : of girls in the class is 18 then find the
Weight of 40 students = 40*75 number of boys in the class.
new weight = 40*75 – 74 – 66 + 66 + 54 = a) 6
40*75 – 20 b) 8
so new average =( 40*75 – 20)/40 = 74.50 c) 9
kg d) 12
e) None of these
 The average weight of 40 balls is 5 Answer & Explanation
grams. When the weight of the basket is Answer – c) 9
added to the weight of balls, the average Explanation :
increased by 0.5 grams. Find the weight B*13 + 18*16 = 15*(18 + B)
of the basket.
a) 20.5 gm  A cricketer has an average of 55 after
b) 22.5 gm playing 20 innings. How much runs
c) 25.5 gm should he scores in the next inning so as
d) 28.5 gm to increase the average to 57.
e) None of these a) 95
Answer & Explanation b) 96
Answer – c) 25.5 gm c) 97
Explanation : d) 98
(40*5 + B)/41 = 5.5 (B is the weight of e) None of these
basket) Answer & Explanation
Answer – c) 97
 There are 50 students in a hostel. Now Explanation :
the number of students got increased by Runs after 20 innings = 55*20, so (1100 +
8. Due to this the expenses of the mess X)/21 = 57, after solving we will get X = 97
increased by 30 rupees per day while the
average expenditure is decreased by 2  The average marks obtained by 100
rupees. Find the original expenditure. candidates in an examination are 45. If
a) 812.5 rupees the average marks of the passed students
b) 912.5 rupees are 50 while the average marks of the
c) 1012.5 rupees failed students is 40. Then find the
d) 1112.5 rupees number of students who passed the
e) None of these examination.
Answer & Explanation a) 30
Answer – b) 912.5 rupees b) 40
Explanation : c) 50
Let initial expenditure is E per day. Now it d) 60
is increased by 30 rupees per day, e) None of these
Initial students = 50 and now they are 58, Answer & Explanation

Answer – c) 50 a) 14 years
Explanation : b) 15 years
Let P = passed students and failed students = c) 16 years
F. So d) 17 years
45*100 = 50*P + 40*F and P + F = 100. e) None of these
Solve for F and P, we will get P = 50. Answer & Explanation
Answer – c) 16 years
 The average age of 30 students is 16 Explanation :
years. If the age of the teacher is also At the time of marriage sum of the age of
included then the average age increased husband and wife = 44 years.
by 1 year, find the age of the teacher. After three years, total age of the family =
a) 45 year 44 + 3+ 3+ 1 = 51 years.
b) 46 year At the time of child birth, age of family = 51
c) 47 year -1-1-1 = 48 years.
d) 49 year So average age = 48/3 = 16 years
e) None of these
Answer & Explanation  In a certain year the average monthly
Answer – c) 47 year salary of a person is 5000 rupees. If for
Explanation : the first 7 months the average salary is
Teacher age is T years. So, 30*16 + T = 5300 and for the last 6 months, the
31*17 average salary is 4600 rupees. Find the
income of the person in 7th month.
 The present average age of a family of 5 a) 3700
members is 40 years. If the youngest b) 4700
member of the family is 12 years old, then c) 5700
find the average age of the family at the d) can’t be determined
time of birth of the youngest member. e) None of these
a) 32 Answer & Explanation
b) 33 Answer – b) 4700
c) 34 Explanation :
d) 35 Let the income of seventh month is A, then
e) None of these 12*5000 = 5300*7 + 5300*6 – A
Answer – d) 35 
Explanation : The average age of a husband and his
Present age of the family = 5*40 = 200 wife was 25 years when they were
years. married 7 years ago. Now the average age
12 years ago at the time of the birth of of husband, wife and his son is 23 years.
youngest member, age of family = 200 – Find the age of son now.
12*5 = 140. 1.3yr
So average age = 140/4 = 35 year 2.4yr
3.5yr
 The average age of a husband and wife 4.6yr
at the time of marriage is 22 years. After 5.None of these
3 years, they have a one year old child. Answer & Explanation
Find the average age of the family of Answer – 3.5yr
three at the time of birth of the child. Explanation :
(h+w – 14)/2 = 25 3.910

H+w = 64 4.950
Now, (h+w+s)/3 = 23 5.None of these
S = 69-64 = 5 years Answer & Explanation
Answer – 2.870
 The average of 10 reading is 25.5. In Explanation :
this the average of first three is 20 and the Let average expenditure be P.
next four is 26. If the eight reading is 5 (30*P + 40)/35 = P-3
less than the night one and also 8 less than P = 29. So expenditure = 29*30 = 870
the tenth one, then find the eight reading?
1.22  The average age of a class is 19 years.
2.24 While the average age of boys is 20 and
3.26 the average age of girls is 17. If the
4.28 number of boys is 20 then find the
5.None of these number of girls in the class
Answer & Explanation 1.10
Answer – 3.26 2.15
Explanation : 3.16
sum of all ten reading = 255 4.18
sum of first three = 60 and sum of next 4 = 5.None of these
104. Answer & Explanation
Sum of 8th, 9th and 10th reading = 91 = 3*x + Answer – 1.10
13 Explanation :
X = 26 Average of class = 19 = Sum/(b+g)
sum (girls) = g*17
 The average of first and second number sum (boys) = b*20
is 25 more than the average off the second 19b + 19g = 17g + 20b
and third number. Find the difference 2g = b = 20. So girls = 10
between the first and the third number
1.20  The average age of a family of 4
2.30 members 3 years ago is 21 years. A baby
3.40 is born and now the average age of the
4.50 family is same as before. Find the age of
5.None of these baby.
Answer & Explanation 1.8yrs
Answer – 4.50 2.9yrs
Explanation : 3.10yrs
(a+b)/2 = 25 + (b+c/2) 4.11yrs
5.None of these
 In a hostel there are 30 students and if Answer & Explanation
the number of students increased by 5 Answer – 2.9yrs
then the expense is increased by 40 per Explanation :
day. But the average expenditure (X-12)/4 = 21
diminishes by 3. Find the original X = 96. Now, (96+baby)/5 = 21
expenditure. Baby = 9yrs
1.810
2.870

 The average height of 50 students in a 3.96kg

class is 165cm. On a particular day, three 4.98kg
students P,Q and R are absent, so the 5.None of these
average of the remaining students Answer & Explanation
becomes 163cm. If the height of P and Q Answer – 4.98kg
is equal and height of R is 2 cm less than Explanation :
P, then find the height of P. Let the weight of new man is x kg.
1.187 (12p – 56 + x)/12 = p + 3.5 [12p is the total
2.192 weight of 12 people] X = 98kg
3.197
4.198  In an examination the average marks of
5.None of these risha is 74. If she got 16 more marks in
Answer & Explanation hindi and 20 more marks in English then
Answer – 3.197 her average would have been 78. Find the
Explanation : total number of subjects he studied?
sum of height (50) = 50*165 = 8250 1.7
sum of height (47) = 47*163 = 7661 2.8
sum of the height of P, Q and R = 8250- 3.9
7661 = 589 4.10
P+P+P-2 = 589 (as height of P is equal to Q 5.None of these
and height of R = P -2) Answer & Explanation
P = 197 Answer – 3.9
Explanation :
 The average age of a committee of 12 Let total subjects are P.
members is 48 years. A member of the Then, (74p + 20 + 16)/p = 78
committee age 62 retired and in place of So, P = 9
him a new person aged 26 joined the
committee. Find the new average of the 
committee. While calculating the weight of a group of
1.44 men, the weight of 63 kg of one of the
2.45 member was mistakenly written as 83 kg.
3.46 Due to this the average of the weights
4.48 increased by half kg. What is the number
5.None of these of men in the group?
Answer & Explanation A) 25
Answer – 2.45 B) 20
Explanation : C) 40
Total age of committee = 48*12 D) 60
new total age of committee = (48*12 – 62 + E) 24
26)/12 = 45 Answer & Explanation
C) 40
 The average weight of 12 people gets Explanation:
increased by 3.5kg when a person weighs Increase in marks lead to increase in average
56 kg got replaced by another man. Find by ½
the weight of the new man So (83-63) = x/2
1.90kg x = 40
2.92kg
 A cricketer had an average number of D) Rs 21.7

runs as 32 after playing 10-innings. If he E) None of these
wants to make his average run rate Answer & Explanation
increased by 4, then how much runs will D) Rs 21.7
he have to take in his next inning? Explanation:
A) 66 Quantity used in 1st yr = 8000/20 = 400 l, in
B) 84 2nd yr = 8000/22 = 363.6, in 3rd yr = 340.4
C) 62 l
D) 76 Total used in 3 yrs = 1104 litres, total
E) 72 money spent in 3 yrs = 3*8000 = 24000
Answer & Explanation So average rate of 3 yrs = 24000/1104
D) 76
Explanation:  In a group of 8 boys, 2 men aged at 21
Average after 10 innings = 32, so after 11 and 23 were replaced two new boys. Due
inning = 32+4 = 36 to this the average cost of the group
So required runs = (36*11) – (32*10) increased by 2 years. What is the average
age of the 2 new boys?
 The average temperature in Delhi for A) 17
the first four days of the month was B) 30
reported as 58o. It reported as 60o for 2nd, C) 28
3rd, 4th and 5th days. The ratio of the D) 23
temperatures of 1st and 5th day was 7 : 8. E) 18
Find the temperature on the first day. Answer & Explanation
A) 42o B) 30
B) 46o Explanation:
C) 63o Average of 8 boys increased by 2, this
D) 68o means the total age of boys increased by 8*2
E) 56o = 16 yrs
Answer & Explanation So sum of ages of two new boys =
E) 56o 21+23+16 = 60
Explanation: Average of these = 60/2
A+B+C+D = 58*4
B+C+D+E = 60*4  The average age of the group having 3
Subtract both, E – A = 8 members is 84. One more person joins the
So 8x – 7x = 8, x = 8 group and now the average becomes 80.
So temperature of A(1st day) = 7x = 7*8 Now a fifth person comes whose age is 3
years more than that of fourth person
 For three successive years, the cost of replaces the first person. After this the
petrol were Rs 20 per litre, Rs 22 per litre average age of the group becomes 79.
and Rs 23.50 per litre respectively. If a What is the weight of the first person?
man spent an average of Rs 8000 per year A) 75
on petrol, then he spent what average cost B) 65
of petrol per litre for the three years? C) 68
A) Rs 20 D) 82
B) Rs 25.3 E) 85
C) Rs 28.2 Answer & Explanation

A) 75  In a class, the average marks got by

Explanation: number of students in English is 52.25.
Let the ages of these are A, B, C, D, E 25% students placed in C category made
So A+B+C = 84*3 = 252 the average of 31 marks, while 20% who
And A+B+C+D = 80*4 = 320 were placed in A category made the
So D = 320-252 = 68, so E = 68+3 = 71 average of 80 marks. Find the average
Now B+C+D+E = 79*4 = 316 marks of the remaining students?
(A+B+C+D) – (B+C+D+E) = 320- 316 A) 50
So A-E = 4, so A = 71+4 B) 52.2
C) 51
 3 years ago, the average age of A, B, D) 51.8
and C was 27 years. Also 5 years ago, the E) 48.8
average age of B and C was 20 years. Answer & Explanation
What is the present age of A? D) 51.8
A) 42 Explanation:
B) 40 Let there are 100 students in the class, then
C) 34 in category A = 20 students, in C = 25
D) 35 students, remaining = 55 students. Let x be
E) 48 the average of these 55 students.
Answer & Explanation So 20*80+ 25*31 + 55*x = 52.25*100
B) 40
Explanation:  The average of 5 numbers is 40.
Sum of ages of A+B+C 3 yrs ago = 27*3 = Average of first two and last two is 25 and
81 45 respectively. Find the middle number.
So after 3 yrs, i.e. at present their total = 81 A) 60
+ 3*3 = 90 B) 45
Similarly sum of present age of B&C = C) 30
20*2 +5*2 = 50 D) Cannot be determined
So present age of A = 90-50 E) None of these
 Average age of girls in a class is 16 A) 60
years. If the average of the boys in class is Explanation:
also added, the average becomes 15.5 5*40 – (2*25 + 2*45)
years. If there were 20 boys in the class
with average age 15 years, how many girls 
were there in the class? If a man spends 1000rs for the first five
A) 15 months, 2000rs for the next four months
B) 40 and 3000rs for the next 3 months and he
C) 20 saves 2000rs in the whole year then his
D) 25 average monthly salary will be ?
E) 30 a) 1000
Answer & Explanation b) 2000
C) 20 c) 3000
Explanation: d) 4000
Let x girls in the class, so Answer
16x + 20*15 = 15.5 (x+20) Answer – b) 2000
Explanation :
1000*5 + 2000*4 + 3000*3 + 2000 = 24000 Answer – b) 35

24000/12 = 2000 Explanation :
A+B = 60.
 In a family of 6 members, the average A,B,C = 90
age of the family at present is 25 while the so Age of C = 30+5 = 35
age of the youngest member in the family
is 5yrs, so what will be the average age of  The average age of 5 children of a
the family at the time of his birth ? family is 10 years but if we include the
a) 21 age of father and mother then the average
b) 22 age becomes 22 years. It is given that
c) 23 father age is 6 years more than the
d) 24 mother so what will be the age of mother
Answer at present.
Answer – d) 24 a) 47
Explanation : b) 48
sum of ages = 25*6 = 150 c) 49
At the time of birth, i.e 5 years back, so d) 50
(150-6*5)/5 = 24 Answer
Answer – c) 49
 The average temperature for the the Explanation :
first 5 month of the year is 40‟c and the sum of age of children = 50
average temperature from second to sixth 50 + M+ F = 22*7 = 154.
month is 42‟c and the ratio b/w the M+F = 104 and F= M+6 . So, M = 49
temperature of 1st day and the 6th day is
3:4, find the temperature of the sixth day  The batting average of a batsman for
? 20 innings is 35 and the difference b/w the
a) 30 runs of best inning and worst inning is 50.
b) 40 If these two innings are not included the
c) 45 average becomes 32 for 18 innings. The
d) 50 best score of the batsman is.
Answer a) 91
Answer – b) 40 b) 77
Explanation : c) 87
1,2,3,4,5 = 200 d) 82
2,3,4,5,6 = 210 Answer
4x – 3x = 10, so temp on sixth day = 40 Answer – c) 87
Explanation :
 The average age of A and B 10 years 35*20 = 700.
ago was 20. The average age of A, B and Best(B) – Worst(W) = 50
C today is 30, so what will be the age of C 700 – B – H = 18*32= 576. B+H = 124 and
after 5 years. B-H = 50. So B =87
a) 25
b) 35  The average age of a class of 20
c) 45 students is 12 years. Out of which one
d) 50 student whose age is 10 year left the class
Answer and two new boys entered the class. The
average of the class remains the same and

the difference between the ages of new a) 16

boys is 4 year. What will be the age of b) 15
younger one . C) 17
a) 8 d) 18
b) 9 Answer
c) 10 Answer – a) 16
d) 11 Explanation :
Answer At the time of marriage H+W = 40. So when
Answer – b) 9 baby was means means after 4 years from
Explanation : their marriage
240 – 10 + a+ b = 21 * 12 so (40+4+4)/3 = 16
a+ b =22, a-b = 4. So, b= 9

 The average marks secured by 15 The average age of Husband and wife was
students are 70 and later it was found 30yr, 4 yr ago. What will be their average
that one entry is wrong and 65 is written age at present ?
instead of 45. Find out he corrected A)30
average. B)34
a) 67.66 C)Cannot be determined
b) 68.66 D)None of these
c) 69.66 Answer
d) 70 Answer – B)34
Answer Explanation :
Answer –b) 68.66 Avg of H and W age 4yr ago = 30
Explanation : (15*70-65+45)/15 Present avg age of H and W = 30+4 = 34
 The average salary of all the workers in  The average weight of 20 students is
factory is 7000. The average salary of 9 60kg.If the weight of the teacher is added,
mechanic is 5000 and for the rest of the average is increased by 2kg.What was the
workers it 4000. Find the total number of teacher‟s weight ?
workers in the factory. A)100kg
a) 10 B)101kg
b) 11 C)102kg
c) 12 D)103kg
d) 13 Answer
Answer Answer – C)102kg
Answer – c) 12 Explanation :
Explanation : x/20 =60; x = 1200
Total workers T, so 7000*T = 9*5000 + (T- x/21 = 62; x = 1302
9)*4000. 1302 – 1200 = 102
T = 3 so 3+9 =12
 The average mark in 2 subjects is 35
 The average age of a couple at the time and in three other subject is 40.Then find
of marriage was 20 years. After 8 years of the average mark in all the five matches ?
marriage they have a baby of 4 years old. A)37
Calculate the average age of the family B)37.5
when the baby was born.
C)36 than that of S, replaces P, then the

D)38 average weight of Q,R,S and T becomes
Answer 79 kg then the weight of P is
Answer – D)38 A)75
Explanation : B)82
x/2 = 35; x = 70 C)45
x/3 = 40; x = 120 D)98
5 sub avg = (70+120)/5 = 38 Answer
Answer – A)75
 The average height of 15 students is Explanation :
calculated as 75. But later it was found P+Q+R = 84*3 = 252
that the height of 1 student wrongly P+Q+R+S = 4*80 = 320
entered as 35 instead of 38 and another as S = 320 – 252 = 68
46 instead of 63.The correct average is Q+R+S+T = 79*4 = 316
A)71 Q+R+2S+3 = 316
B)73 S =68, Q+R =177
C)75 P = 252 – 177 = 75
D)76
Answer  The average of 5 consecutive number is
Answer – D)76 58.Find the first number ?
Explanation : A)55
{(15*75)-(35+46)+(38+63)} / 15 = (1125 – B)56
81 + 101) / 15 C)57
= 1145/15 = 76.33 = 76 D)58
Answer
 Among the three number the first is Answer – B)56
thrice the third number and second Explanation :
number is half of the first number. If the X+x+1+x+2+x+3+x+4 = 58*5 = 290
average of the three number is 65.8 then 5x+10 = 290
find the third number X = 290 – 10/5 = 280/5 = 56
A)35.56
B)35.85  The average weight of 8 staff is
C)35.89 increased by 3kg when one of them whose
D)35.69 weight is 50kg is replaced by a new staff.
Answer The weight of the new staff is
Answer – C)35.89 A)50
Explanation : B)64
Let third num = x, 1st numb = 3x, second no C)76
= 3x/2 D)74
[3x+(3x/2)+x] / 3 = 65.8 Answer
11x/2 = 197.4 Answer – D)74
X = (2×197.4) / 11 = 35.89 Explanation :50+(8*3) = 50 + 24 = 74.
 The average weight of 3 students P,Q  The average age of 15 army men is
and R is 84kg.Anothe students S joins the 60yrs.5 new army men of average age
group and the average becomes 80kg. If 30yrs join them. Find the new average age
another man T whose weight is 3kg more A)51.5
B)52.5  Find the average of first 60 natural

C)55.2 numbers
D)55.8 A)30.5
Answer B)31
Answer – B)52.5 C)31.5
Explanation : D)32
15 army men age = 15*60 =900 Answer
5 army men age = 5*30 = 150 Answer -A) 30.5
New avg = 900+150/20 =52.5 Explanation :
 The average ages of 4 member, each

having the age difference of 2yrs is 54
yrs.What is the sum of the youngest and
oldest family member ?
A) 102
B) 105 
C) 107 Find the average of 13+26+39+……..+2
D) 108 60
Answer A)136.5
Answer – D) 108 B)136
Explanation : C)137
X+X+2+X+4+X+6 = 54*4 = 216 D)135
4X+12 = 216 Answer
X = 216-12/4 =51 Answer – A)136.5
X+6 = 51+6 = 57 Explanation :
Required = 51+57 = 108

The average of four consecutive ODD
number is 28.Find the largest number.
A)25
B)31  The average of five number is 42 ,if one
C)13 number is excluded the average become
D)27 35.The excluded number is
Answer A)7
Answer – B) 31 B)40
Explanation : C)70
D)20
Answer

Answer – C)70 Answer – A)(a+6 )

 The mean of 1,8,27,64,125………1728

A)650
B)560
 The average age of 30 students in a C)600
class is 20 years.The average age of 25 D)605
students is 15.What is the average age of Answer
remaining students Answer – A)650
A)42 Explanation :
B)54
C)34
D)45
Answer
Answer -D)45  4 years ago ,the average age of a family
Explanation : of 6member was 20 years.A baby having
been born,the average age of the family
is same today.The present age of the baby
A)1
 The average of nine number is x and B)3
the average of three of these is y,if the C)2
average of the remaining three is z,then D)4
A)3x=y+z Answer
B)2x=y+z Answer -D)4
C)x=3y+3z Explanation :
D)None of these
Answer
Answer – A)3x=y+z
Explanation :
 Average of ten positive numbers is x.If

each number is increased by 12% then x
is incresed by
 If a,b,c,d,e,f,g are seven consecutive A)5%
odd number,their average is B)12%
A)(a+6) C)10%
B)(abcdefg/7) D)25%
C)(a+b+c+d+e+f+g)/7 Answer
D)None of these
Answer

Answer – B)12%
Explanation :

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1. A person‘s present age is two-ninth of the age of his mother. After 10 years, he will be
four-eleventh of the age of his mother. How old is the mother after 15 years?
A) 48yrs
B) 60yrs
C) 55yrs
D) 53yrs
E) None
View Answer
Option B
Solution:
Present ratio P:M ==>2:9
After 10years P:M=4:11
Then
(2x+10)/(9x+10) = 4/11
22x+110=36x+40
X=5.
Then Mother‘s present age=9*5=45yrs.
After 15 yrs Mother‘s age is=60yrs.
2. Ratio of the ages of A and B is 5 : x. A is 18 years younger to C. After nine years C will
be 47 years old. If the difference between the ages of A and B is same as the age of C,
what is the value of x?
A) 13
B) 12
C) 14.5
D) 13.25
E) None
View Answer
Option C
Solution:
Given
A:B=5:x –1
A = C – 18 —2
C + 9 = 47 =>C=47-9=38yrs.
A – B = C —3
From 2 A=38-18=20yrs.
From 1 20/B=5/x==> B=4x
From 3 4x-20=38
X=14.5.
3. 16 years ago, my Uncle was 8 times older than me. After 8 years from today, my uncle
will be thrice as old as I will be at that time. Eight years ago, what was the ratio of my
age and my uncle‘s age?
A) 11:53

B) 13:45
C) 8:29
D) 5:32
E) None
View Answer
Option A
Solution:
Let 16 yrs ago the age of mine was=x
(x+24)/(8x+24)=1/3
X=48/5=9.6
My present age is 9.6+16=25.6
Present age of my Uncle =8*9.6+16=92.8
Required ratio =(25.6-8)/(92.8-8) =17.6/84.8=11:53.
4. The sum of present ages of A and B is 11 times the difference of their ages. 5 years
hence, their total ages will be 13 times the difference of their ages. What is the present
age of elder one?
A) 35yrs
B) 20yrs
C) 25yrs
D) 30yrs
E) None
View Answer
Option D
Solution:
A+B=11(A-B)
A:B=6:5
According to 2nd condition
6x+5x+10=13(6x-5x)=5
A‘s age =6*5=30.
5. The average age of a husband-wife and their son was 42 years. The son got married
and exactly after 1 year a child was born to them. When the child became 5 years old,
the average age of the family became 36 years. What was the age of bride at the time
of marriage?
A) 30yrs
B) 27yrs
C) 25yrs
D) 22yrs
E) None
View Answer

Option C
Solution:
F+M+S=42*3=126
The age of family after 6 years =36*5=180
The age of bride after 6 years=180-(126+18+5)
=180-149==>31yrs
Age of bride at the time of marriage=31-6=25yrs.
6. A says, ―If you reverse my own age, the figures represent my Brother‘s age. He is, of
course, senior to me and the difference between our ages is one-eleventh of their
sum.‖ Then A‘s brother‘s age is ?
A) 45
B) 54
C) 25
D) 52
E) None
View Answer
Option B
Solution:
From option 54-45=1/11(45+54)
9=9
Condition satisfied.
7. L is as much younger than M as he is older than N. If the sum of the ages of M and N is
60 years, what is definitely the difference between M and L‘s age?
A) 3yrs
B) 2yrs
C) 5yrs
D) Can‘t be determined
E) None
View Answer
Option D
Solution:
M–L=L–N
(M + N) = 2L
Given (M + N) = 60
then 2L=60==>L=30
But can‘t able to find M value
Therefore, cannot be determined.
8. If three times of the son‘s age in years is included to the mother‘s age, the total is 75
and if two times of the mother‘s age is included to the son‘s age, the total is 80. So the
son‘s age is?
A) 15yrs

B) 18yrs
C) 14yrs
D) 22yrs
E) None
View Answer
Option C
Solution:
Let daughter‘s age = A and mother‘s age = B
Given: 3A+B = 75 and A+2B = 80
Solving A, we will get A = 14.
9. The ages of P, Q and R together are 57 years. Sis thrice as old as P and R is 12 years
older than P. Then, the difference between ages Q and R is?
A) 11yrs
B) 6yrs
C) 8yrs
D) 4yrs
E) None
View Answer
Option B
Solution:
Let P‘s age = X
R 12 yrs older than P so R‘s age = x+12
Q is thrice as old as P so Q‘s age = 3x
x + (x+12) + 3x = 57
=> 5x = 45
x=9
P‘s age = 9
Q‘s age = 3x = 27
R‘s age = x+12 = 21
Q-R=27-21=6yrs.
10. If 10 years are subtracted from the present age of Sharmi and the remainder is divided
by 6, then the present age of his grandson Epsi is obtained. If Epsi is 2 years younger
to Nove whose age is 7 years, then what is Sharmi‘s present age?
A) 40yrs
B) 35yrs
C) 52yrs
D) 55yrs
E) None
View Answer

Option A
Solution:
Epsi age =7-2=5yrs
Let Sharmi age be x years.
Then (x-10)/6=5
X=40
1. Father is aged three times more than his son Arun. After 8 years, he would be two and
a half times of Arun‘s age. After further 8 years, how many times would he be of Arun‘s
age?
A) 2 1/2
B) 2
C) 3
D) 3 1/2
E) None
View Answer
Option B
Solution:
Let Arun‘s present age be x years. Then, father‘s present age =(x + 3 x) years = 4x
years.
Then (4x+8)=5/2(x+8)
8x+16=5x+40
3x=24
X=8.
Required ratio, (4x+16)/(x+16) =48/24=2.
2. In a family, a couple has a son and daughter. The age of the father is four times that of
his daughter and the age of the son is half of his mother. The wife is ten years younger
to her husband and the brother is six years older than his sister. What is the age of the
mother?
A) 34
B) 40
C) 38
D) 42
E) None
View Answer
Option A
Solution:
Let the daughter‘s age be x years.
Then, father‘s age = 4x.
Mother‘s age = 4x – 10; Son‘s age = x + 6.

So, x + 6 = (4x-10)/2 ==> x=11.

Therefore Mother‘s age = 4X – 10= 44 – 10 = 34 years.
3. Thomas‘s present age is three times his son‘s present age and half of his father‘s
present age. The average of the present ages of all of them is 33 1/3 years. What is the
difference between the Thomas‘s son‘s present age and Thomas‘s father‘s present
age?
A) 45
B) 55
C) 50
D) 40
E) None
View Answer
Option C
Solution:
Present age of Thomas‘s son = x years
Thomas‘s present age = 3x years
Thomas‘s father‘s present age = 3x*2=6x
X+3x+6x=33 1/3 *3
10x=100/3*3==>x=10
Then diff between Thomas son‘s and father‘s age is
60-10=50yrs
4. My brother is 3 years elder to me. My father was 28 years of age when my sister was
born while my mother was 26 years of age when I was born. If my sister was 4 years of
age when my brother was born, then what was the age of my father when my brother
was born?
A) 30
B) 35
C) 40
D) 32
E) None
View Answer
Option D
Solution:
Father‘s age was 28 years when my sister was born.
My sister‘s age was 4 years when my brother was born.
Therefore, father‘s age was 28+4=32 years when my brother was born.
5. P is as much younger than Q and he is older than R. If the sum of the ages of Q and R
is 60 years, what is definitely the difference between Q and P‘s age?
A) 4
B) 5
C) 2

D) Can‘t be determined
E) None
View Answer
Option D
Solution:
Can‘t be determined
6. If 10 years are subtracted from the present age of Shyam and the remainder is divided
by 7, then the present age of his grandson Santhosh is obtained. If Santhosh is 2 years
younger to Madan whose age is 7 years, then what is Shyam ‗s present age ?
A) 45
B) 48
C) 36
D) 35
E) None
View Answer
Option A
Solution:
Santhosh‘s age = (7 – 2) years = 5 years.
Let Shyam‘s age be x years.
Then (x-10)/7 =5
X=45yrs.
7. A‘s age Is 120% of what it was 15 years ago, But 75 % of what it will be after 15 years.
What is his present age?
A) 50
B) 45
C) 65
D) 56
E) None
View Answer
Option C
Solution:
120% of (x-15)=75% of (x+15)
6/5*(x-15) = 3/4 *(x+15)
8x *(x-15) =5x *(x+15)
3x =195
x=65.

8. The ratio of the ages of M and N is 6 : 5. The total of their ages is 7.7 decades. The
proportion of their ages after 1.5 decades will be [1 Decade = 10 years]
A) 43:55
B) 50:57
C) 44:47
D) 57:50
E) None
View Answer
Option D
Solution:
(6+5)11x =77
x=7
M‘s age = 42 years
and N‘s age = 35 years
Proportion of their ages after 15 is = (42 + 15) : (35 + 15)
= 57 : 50
9. The average age of a group of 10 students is 20 years. When 5 more students join the
group, the average age increase by 2 year. The average age of the new students is?
A) 24
B) 26
C) 25
D) 28
E) None
View Answer
Option B
Solution:
Total age of 10 students = (10*20) 200
Total age of 15 students = (15*22) 330
Total age of 5 new students = 330 – 200 = 130 years
Then average age of 5 new students = 130/5= 26 years
10. The average age of a couple was 26 years at the time of marriage. After 11 years of
marriage, the average age of the family with 3 children become 19 years. The average
age of the children is
A) 8
B) 6
C) 10
D) 7
E) None
View Answer

Option D
Solution:
The average age of a couple = 26 years.
Total age of couples = 26 x 2 = 52 years
Total age of couple after 11 years = (52 + 2 * 11 ) = 74 years
If average age of 3 children after 11 years is 3x years.
(74+3x)/5=19
X=7
The average age of children is 7 years.
1. If 10:13 is the ratio of present age of A and B respectively and 8:15 is the ratio between
A‘s age 10 years ago and B‘s age 10 years hence. Then what will be the ratio of A‘s
age 10 years hence and B‘s age 10 years ago ?
A) 12:11
B) 12:15
C) 8:11
D) 6:8
E) None
View Answer
Option A
Solution:
Present age of A and B is 10x and 13x.
Then 10x-10/13x+10=8/15
46x=230==>x=5
So Required ratio is 60:55=12:11
2. Shyam‘s present age is 3/10 of his father‘s present age. Shyam‘s brother is 4 years
older than him. The ratio between the present age of Shyam‘s father and Shyam‘s
brother is 5:2. What is Shyam‘s present age?
A) 6 years
B) 12 years
C) 15 years
D) 16 years
E) None
View Answer
Option B
Solution:
S: S‘sF==3:10(bcos S is 3/10 of father‘s age)
S‘s F: S‘s B=5:2
Then S: S‘s F :S‘sB=3:10
5: 2==>15:50:20=3:10:4

Diff S and S‘s B is 4 then ratio diff (4-3)1….4

3 ? == 12years
3. 3. In a family, a couple has a son and daughter. The age of the father is five times that
of his daughter and the age of the son is half of his mother. The wife is ten years
younger to her husband and the brother is ten years older than his sister. What is the
age of the mother?
A) 40 years
B) 45 years
C) 50 years
D) 65 years
E) None
View Answer
Option A
Solution:
Let the mother‘s age be x.
Father‘s age x+10
Son‘s age x/2
Daughter‘s age x/2-10.
Now, Father‘s age is % times of Daughter‘s age
x+10=5(x/2-10)==>x=40yrs.
4. If the ages of A and C are added to twice the age of B, the total becomes 59. If the
ages of B and C are added to thrice the ageof A, the total becomes 68 and if the age of
A is added to thrice the age of B and thrice and age
Of C, the total becomes 108. What is the age of A?
A) 18 years
B) 15 years
C) 12 years
D) 20years
E) None
View Answer
Option C
Solution:
A+C+2B=59–1
B+C+3A=68–2
A+3B+3C=108–3
Multiply eqn 2 by 3 and subtract 3
(3B+3C+9A=204) – (A+3B+3C=108)
9A-A=204-108=96
A=12 yrs.

5. The respective ratio between the present age of A and B is 5 : x. A is 2 years younger
than C. C‘s age after 8 years will be 30 years. The difference between A‘s and B‘s age
is same as the present age of C. What is the value of x?
A) 8
B) 10
C) 12
D) 6
E) None
View Answer
Option D
Solution:
C‘s age after 8 years = 30 years
C‘s present age = 30 – 8= 22 years
A‘s present age = 22 – 2 = 20 years
B‘s present age = 20 + 22 = 42 years
Ratio between A and B = 20 : 42==>5:6
6. Meena married 10 years ago. Today her age is 7/5 times her age at the time of her
marriage. Her daughter age is 1/5 of her age. What is the ratio of Meena‘s age to her
daughter age after 5 years?
A) 10:3
B) 10:13
C) 8:11
D) 5:9
E) None
View Answer
Option A
Solution:
Let‘s Meena‘s age be x
X=7/5*(x-10)==>x=35.
And her daughter‘s age 35/5=7.
After5yrs M:D=40:12==>10:3
7. Father is aged three times more than his son kavin. After 8 years, he would be two and
a half times of kavin‘s age. After further 8 years, how many times would he be of
kavin‘s age?
A) 4
B) 5
C) 2
D) 3
E) None

View Answer
Option C
Solution:
Assume that kavin‘s present age =x.
Then, father‘s present age =3x+x=4x
After 8 years, father‘s age=2 ½ times of kavin‘s age.
(4x+8)=2 1/2(x+8)==>3x=24
X=8.
Then x kavin‘s age=8,her father‘s age 4*8=32.
After 8+8 =16yrs.their age‘s are 24 and 48.
It is 2 times.
8. Mr. X has three sons namely P, Q and R. P is the eldest son of Mr. X while R is the
youngest one. The present ages of all three of them are square numbers. The sum of
their ages after 5 years is 44. What is the age of P after three years?
A) 15 years
B) 13 years
C) 19 years
D) 17 years
E) None
View Answer
Option C
Solution:
Square numbers – x, y, z
(x + 5) + (y + 5)+ (z + 5) = 44
x + y + z = 44 – 15 = 29
Possible values of x, y, z = 4, 9, 16 [Out of 1, 4, 9, 16, 25] P‘s present age = 16; after
three years = 19
9. Three years ago the average age of Ramesh‘s family having 5 members was 17 years.
Ramesh becomes father but the average age of his family is same today. What is the
present age of baby?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 4 years
E) None
View Answer
Option B
Solution:
The age of 5 members 3 years ago=17×5=85 years

Total age of 5 members at present= 85 + (5×3)=100 years

Total age of 6 members at present =17×6=102 years…
(as average is same at present so we took 17)
Hence, age of baby = 102-100 = 2 years
10. The ratio between the present ages of A and B is 6:7. If B is 4 years old than A, what
will be the ratio of the ages of A and after 4 years.
A) 7:8
B) 7:9
C) 8:9
D) 6:5
E) None
View Answer
Option A
Solution:
Let A age and B age is 6x years and 7x years.
Then 7x – 6x = 4 <=> x = 4
So required ratio will be (6x+4): (7x+4) => 28:32 => 7:8
1. Four years ago the ratio of ages of A &B was 3 : 5 and five year hence the ratio will
become 6:8. Find the present age of A?
A) 15yrs
B) 13yrs
C) 16yrs
D) 17yrs
E) 18yrs
View Answer
Option A
Solution:
. A…….B
4yr ago 3……..5
Present +3 +3
5yr after 6………8
So total 9 years
So 3 = 9
1=3
A‘s age 4yrs ago = 9
A‘s present age = 9+4 = 13
2. Six year ago the ratio of ages of A & B was 1:3 and after six year the ratio becomes
2:3. Find the sum of present ages of A & B.

A) 24
B) 26
C) 28
D) 30
View Answer
Option C
Solution:
. A…….B
6yr ago 1……..3
Present +1 +0
6yr after 2………3
First of all we have to make same difference. So their difference will be multiplied with
each other.
. A…….B
. 1……..3
. +3 +3
. 4………6
Now difference is same… 3 = 12
So 1 = 4
Present ages of A and B are 4+6= 10, 12+6= 18
Sum = 10+18 = 28
3. The present ratio of ages of A & B is 11:12 and the ratio of ages of A‘s 2yr back and B‘s
6yr after is 2:3. Find age of A 6yr after?
A) 28yr
B) 30yr
C) 26yr
D) 36yr
View Answer
Option A
Solution:
A/B = 11/12 ……….(1)
(A-2)/(B+6) = 2/3………(2)
By solving above equation we will get A = 22
So age of A 6yr after = 22+6 =28yr
4. The average of 20 students class is 21. If the age of teacher is included then average
increase by 2yr. Find age of teacher?
A) 60yr
B) 63yr
C) 66yr
D) 61yr

View Answer
Option B
Solution:
If the age of teacher is 21 then average remains unchanged but due to increase by 2yr,
it means teacher gave 2yr to everyone( 20+1) =21
21 + (21*2)
21+ 42= 63 yr
5. Sita‘s present age is 1(2/5) times of her age at the time of marriage. She married 10yr
ago. Now she has a son whose age is 1 more than 1/5th of her age at the time of
marriage. Find the age of son?
A) 3yr
B) 4yr
C) 5yr
D) 6yr
View Answer
Option D
Solution:
Sita‘s present age Sita‘s marriage age
7 5
+2
2 = 10
1= 5
5 = 25 yr
Now Sita‘s son age is 1 more than 1/5th of her marriage time age.
1 + 25/5 = 6yr
6. The ratio of father and son‘s age is 7:4. The product of their ages is 2800. The ratio of
their ages after 2yr will be ?
A) 7:12
B) 12:7
C) 3:5
D) 5:3
View Answer
Option B
Solution:
Sol : let their age is 7x and 4x
Product = 28x² = 2800
x² =100
x = 10
Their ages = 70 : 40
2yrs after = 72 42
12 : 7

7. The sum of the ages of father and son is 45yrs. Five years ago the product of their
ages was 4 times the father‘s age at that time the present ages of father & son are ?
A) 39,6
B) 35,10
C) 36,9
D) 40,10
View Answer
Option C
Solution:
F + S = 45
5yr ago F + S = 35
A.T.Q = F * S = 4* F
S = 4yr
F = 31yr
Present age = 31+5 =36yr
4+5= 9 yr
8. The ratio between the ages of father & son at present is 7:3. 4yr hence the ratio
between son & his mother will be 1:2. Find the ratio of the present ages of father &
mother?
A) 3:4
B) 5:4
C) 4:3
D) Can‘t determined
E) None of these
View Answer
Option D
Solution:
Let age of father & son …. 7x, 3x
4yr hence, son‘s age = 3x+4
Ratio of ages of son & mother … 3x+4 : M = 1:2
M = 6x+8
F + M = 7x : 6x+4
We can‘t find value of x. so ans is D.
9. Three years ago the father was 7times as old as his son. Three year hence the father‘s
age would be 4times that of his son. Find present ages of father and son?
A) 25yr
B) 35yr
C) 45yr
D) 55yr
View Answer

Option C
Solution:
. F : S
3yr ago 7 : 1.. …………..(1)
Present -3 +0
3yrs after 4 : 1 …….……..(2)
We have to Make difference same.
Equation (1) * 3 equation (2) * 6
. F………..S
. 21…….. 3
. 24……..6
Now difference 24-21 =3, 6-3 = 3 is same.
3=6
1=2
21 = 42
Present age =42+3 = 45 yr
10. Mikesh was thrice as old as ajay 20 yrs back. How old is ajay today, if mikesh will be 50
yrs old 10 year hence?
A) 20yr
B) 30yr
C) 40yr
D) 50yr
View Answer
Option B
Solution:
Mikesh‘s present age =50-10 = 40yr
20 yrs back from now mikesh age = 20yr
Ajay is half = 10yr
Now ajay age = 10+20 =30yr.
1. Ratio of present age of A and B is 7 : 9 and ratio of ages of A 5 years back and age of
B 5 years later is 3:5. Find the present age of B.
A) 35 years
B) 45 years
C) 30 years
D) 50 years
E) 40 years
View Answer
Option B
Solution:
A/B=7/9

(A-5)/(B+5)=3/5
solve both and get A=35 and B=45
2. 5 years ago the ratio of ages of A and B are 5:7 and 10 years hence from now ratio will
become 4:5. Find the average of present age of A and B.
A) 30 years
B) 40 years
C) 35 years
D) 45 years
E) None of these
View Answer
Option C
Solution:
—————————–A ———— B
5 years ago ————- 5 ———- 7
10 years hence ——– 4 ———–5
Difference = ——– (-1)——– (-2)
to make these two difference equal multiply the second equation with (7-5)=2
So we get
—————————–A ———— B
5 years ago ————- 5 ———- 7
10 years hence ——– 8 ———–10
Difference = ——– (+3)——– (+3)
3=15 years (5 ago + 10 hence)
1=5 years
=> 5 = 25 years (5 years ago of A)
=>7=35 years (5 years ago of B)
Hence A=25+5=30
B=35+5=40 years
Avg=70/2=35
3. The present age of a son is 40% of his father age. And the age of his mother is 220%
of his age. The average age of three members is 38. Find the present age of mother.
A) 50 years
B) 22 years
C) 10 years
D) 44 years
E) None of these
View Answer
Option D
Solution:
Son= 40% of father.
F:S=5:2

Mother=220% of son=11/5
M:S=11:5
make F:M:S =25:22:10
avg=(25+22+10)/3=19
19=38
1=2
=>22=44
4. Rama got married 8 years ago. Her present age is 1 (1/3) times of her age at the time
of marriage. She has a son who is one eighth of her present age. Then find the age of
her son.
A) 4 years
B) 3 years
C) 2 years
D) 5 years
E) None of these
View Answer
Option A
Solution:
1 (1/3)=4/3
Ratio of present age of Rama and her age at time of marriage=4:3 ——– difference =1
1=8 years
4=32
age of son=32/8=4 years
5. A says to B ―I am thrice as old as you are when I was as old as you were‖. If age of B is
20 years find the age of A
A) 60 years
B) 30 years
C) 45 years
D) 36 years
E) None of these
View Answer
Option B
Solution:
A B
3x y
y x
3x-y = y-x (difference is same)
4x=2y
x/y=1/2
2=20
1=10

3x=30
6. The fathers age is four times as much as the sum of the age of his three children but 6
years hence his age will be thrice as the sum of their age. The present age of father is?
A) 60 years
B) 54 years
C) 42 years
D) 48 years
E) None of these
View Answer
Option D
Solution:
Let sum of children age=x ; hence father =4x
(4x+6)/x+6 = 3/1
x=12;
father=48
7. In a class of 20 students the average of all the students is 18 years. If the age of their
teacher is added then the average becomes 19 years. Find the age of teacher after 5
year.
A) 44 years
B) 39 years
C) 43 years
D) 38 years
E) None of these
View Answer
Option A
Solution:
Let age of teacher=x
(total age)/ total people=19
360+x/21=19
x=39
hence age after 5 years=44
8. In a family there are 5 brothers in a gap of 2 years. If therir average age is 22 find the
sum of eldest and youngest brother.
A) 42 years
B) 40 years
C) 38 years
D) 44 years
E) None of these

View Answer
Option D
Solution:
44
difference is same, hence 22 i.e is average is the age of middle son i.e
18,20,22,24,26 : age of 5 son
18+26=44
9. Four years ago the ratio of ages of A and B is 3:5. After four years from now the ratio
will be 5:7. Then find the ratio of their present age.
A) 5:7
B) 5:3
C) 2:3
D) 7:5
E) None of these
View Answer
Option C
Solution:
. A B
4 years ago = 3 5
4 years after = 5 7
Difference = 2 2
2=8 (4 ago + 4 hence)
1=4
present age A= 3*4 + 4=16
B=5*4 +4=24
16/24=2:3
10. The average age of a couple at the time of their marriage was 22. Two years after the
marriage their child was born. Now he is 4 years old. Find the average age of their
present age.
A) 24 years
B) 22 years
C) 18 years
D) 20 years
E) None of these
View Answer
Option D
Solution:
Sum of couples age at time of marriage=2*22=44
when son was born, total age=44+2+2=48

After 4 years total age=48+4+4+4=60

avg=60/3=20
1. The present age of Sumit is 1/8th of his father. After 4 years, the father‘s age will be
twice the age of Raman. If Raman celebrated his 6th birthday eight years ago, what is
Sumit‘s present age?
A) 4
B) 6
C) 5
D) 8
E) None of these
View Answer
Option A
Solution:
Present ratio Sumit : Father is 1 : 8……………. (1)
4 years after, Father : Raman is 2 : 1………………..(2)
Raman‘s 6th birthday was 8 years ago, so after 4 years he will be 18 years old
Put in equation (2), Raman = 18, Father = 36
So present age of father = 32
So of Sumit is 32/8 = 4 years
2. Sita‘s present age is five times of her daughter‘s age and 1/3rd of her father‘s age. If the
average age of all the three is 28 years, then find the difference between Sita‘s
daughter‘s age and her father‘s age.
A) 50
B) 40
C) 56
D) 55
E) 62
View Answer
Option C
Solution:
Sita : Daughter = 5 : 1
Sita : Father = 1: 3 or 5 : 15
Total age of 3 = 1 + 5 + 15 = 21
So average = 21/3 = 7
7…….28
1……..4
Sita‘s daughter = 4
So her father‘s = 60
Difference = 56 years

3. Sheetal‘s age at the time of her marriage was 4/5th of her present age. If she married 6
years ago and now she has a son who is 1/10th of her present age, then find the age of
her son 5 years hence.
A) 3
B) 8
C) 9
D) 10
E) 12
View Answer
Option D
Solution:
4/5 * 6 = 24/30
24 => at the time of marriage
30 years => now
Son = 1/10 of present age = 1/10 * 30 = 3 years
5 years hence = 3+5 = 8 years
4. Ram is 6 years elder then his brother and 5 years younger than her sister Sheena.
When Sheena was born, her father‘s age was 24 and when Ram‘s brother was born his
mother‘s age was 29. Find the difference between ages of Ram‘s father and his
mother.
A) 10
B) 8
C) 6
D) Cannot be determined
E) None of these
View Answer
Option C
Solution:
Bother=x
Ram=x+6
Sheena=x+11
Father=x+11+24=x+35
Mother=x+29
Difference=x+35 –(x+29)=6 years
5. When a couple was married, their average age was 22 years. When their first child was
born, the average age of all the three became16 years. When their second child was
born, the average of all 4 became 15 years. Find the average age of couple at the time
when their second child was born.
A) 20
B) 28
C) 30

D) 32
E) 25
View Answer
Option B
Solution:
At the time of marriage total age of couple=44
when 1st child is born total age of three=16*3=48
Difference=48-44=4 years (Child is of 0 years hence this is the sum of age incrase of
couple)
When second child is born sum of age=4*15=60 years
=> increase of 12 years after first child, means age of husband, wife and first child
increased by 4 years each. SO increase in husband and wife total age = 8 years
total increase =4+8=12
total age=44+12=56; average=56/2=28 years
6. Five years ago, the ratio of ages of A and B was 5 : 3 and five years hence from now,
the ratio will become 7 : 5. Find the average of their present ages.
A) 15
B) 18
C) 21
D) 25
E) 24
View Answer
Option D
Solution:
———————A———–B
5 years ago—–5————-3
…………………—7————–5
In both case increase of 2 years 7-5=2 and 5-3=2
hence this increase of 2 years is for 10 years
=>1=5
hence A=5*5+5=30
B=3*5+5=20
Average=25
7. Four years ago, the ratio of ages of Vishal and Devansh was 3 : 5. Four years from
now, the respective ratio will become 2 : 3. What is the ratio of age of Vishal 4 years
ago and Devansh‘s present age?
A) 4 : 5
B) 1 : 2
C) 6 : 11
D) 3 : 4

E) 9 : 13
View Answer
Option C
Solution:
—————————–V——————–D
4 years ago ————–3———————-5 ——-(eq 1)
4 years hence————2———————–3 ——- (eq 2)
Difference of V= 3-2=1; Difference of D= 5-3=2
to make this difference equal multiply eq 2, by 2 we get
—————————–V——————–D
4 years ago ————–3———————-5 ——-(eq 1)
4 years hence————4———————–6 ——- (eq 2)
difference = 1 in both case
This is for 8 years =>1= 8 years
V=3*8=24 (4 years ago)
D=5*8=40 (4 years ago)
ratio =24/44=6:11
8. The average age of 10 men increased by 1 when two men of age 25 and 27 years are
replaced by 2 other men. Find the average age of new men.
A) 31
B) 30
C) 26
D) 33
E) 28
View Answer
Option A
Solution:
Sum of age of leaving person=52
total increase of of age=10*1=10 years
increased total age due to addition of two men=52+10=62; Avg=31
9. The average age of a group of 20 men is 22 years. If two men whose age are 24 and
31 years respectively join the group, the average age of new group increase or
decrease by
A) No increment , no decrement
B) increase by 0.5 year
C) decrease by 0.5 year
D) increase by 1 year
E) decrease by 1 year

View Answer
Option B
Solution:
When 2 new people join if the sum of their age is 44 then the average will not change,
but the sum of age of new people is 55 i.e increase of 11
hence avg increases by 11/22=0.5 years.
10. The ratio of present age of Tiya and Piya is 3 : 5 and the ratio of ages of Tiya 5 years
ago and Piya 5 years hence is 1 : 3. Find the present age of Piya.
A) 10
B) 25
C) 15
D) 30
E) 31
View Answer
Option B
Solution:
T/P=3/5 ——- (i)
T-5/P+5 =1/3 ———- (ii)
Solve and get
T=15 years
P= 25 years
1. Four times the difference in ages of C and A is one more than the age if B. Percentage
of A‘s age to C‘s age is 75%. If ratio of B‘s age 5 years hence to C‘s age 1 year ago is
4 : 3. Find the average of ages A and C.
A) 20
B) 19
C) 12
D) 14
E) 8
View Answer
Option D
Solution:
4 (C-A) = B + 1
A/C * 100 = 75
(B+5)/(C-1) = 4/3
Solve
A = 12, C = 16

2. 10 years ago daughter‘s age was two-fifth of her mother‘s age that time. While 10 years
hence her age will be three-fifth of her mother‘s age then. Find the difference in the
ages of the two.
A) 24
B) 19
C) 26
D) 38
E) 16
View Answer
Option A
Solution:
(x-10) = 2/5 (y-10)
(x+10) = 3/5 (y+10)
Solve, x = 26 and y = 50
3. B is as more younger than C as he is elder than A. Ratio of ages of A to C is 5 : 9. If B‘s

age after 10 years will be 24, find the average of all of their present ages.
A) 15
B) 16
C) 14
D) 22
E) 19
View Answer
Option C
Solution:
B‘s present age = 24-10 = 14
So C‘ age = 14+x
And A‘ age = 14-x
(14+x)/(14-x) = 9/5
Solve, x = 4
So average age = (10+14+18)/3 = 14 years
4. Kaira is 4 years younger to his brother. Her father was 30 years old when her sister
was born while her mother was was 30 years old when she was born. If her sister was
4 years old when their brother was born, find the age of her father when her mother
was born.
A) 11
B) 12
C) 4
D) 10
E) 8

View Answer
Option E
Solution:
When Kaira was born:
Mother was 30.
She is 4 years younger to her brother, so brother was 4 years old.
Sister was 4 years old when brother was born, so sister is 4 years elder to brother, so
sister was 8 years old.
Father was 30 when sister was born, so father is 30 years elder to sister, so father was
30+8 = 38 years old.
Now when Kaira was born, mother was 30 and father was 38
So difference in their ages is 8 years. So when mother was born, father was 8.
5. 6 years ago, three times the age of B was 2 more than the age if A that time. 6 years
hence, twice age of B will be equal to A‘s age that time. Find the total of their ages.
A) 48
B) 66
C) 56
D) 65
E) 60
View Answer
Option B
Solution:
3 * (B-6) = 2 + (A-6)
2 * (B+6) = A + 6
Solve, A = 46, B = 20
6. If 6 years are subtracted from the present age of Babita and the remainder is divided by
18, then the present age of her granddaughter Geeta is obtained. If Geeta is 2 years
younger to Sita whose age is 5 years, then what is Babita‘s present age?
A) 77
B) 65
C) 84
D) 43
E) 79
View Answer
Option A
Solution:
Geeta‘s age = (5-2) = 3 years
Let age of Babita = x years
So (x-6)/18 = 3

Solve, x = 60
7. A‘s age is twice C‘ age. Ratio of age of B 2 years hence to age of C 2 years ago is 5 :
2. C is 14 years younger than D. Difference in ages of D and A is 4 years. Find the
average of their ages.
A) 36
B) 25
C) 27
D) 13
E) 18
View Answer
Option E
Solution:
A = 2C
(B+2)/(C-2) = 5/2
C = D – 14
D–A=4
Solve, A = 20, B = 18, C = 10, D = 24
8. When the couple was married the average of their ages was 25 years. When their first
child was born, the average age of family became 18 years. When their second child
was born, the average age of the family became 15 years. Find the average age of the
couple now.
A) 31
B) 27
C) 28
D) 29
E) 30
View Answer
Option D
Solution:
Sum of ages of couple = 25*2 = 50
When 1st child born, total age of 3 = 18*3 = 54 years
At this time the child‘s age was 0, so age of father and mother would have increased by
same. So increased by 2 years each. So 50 +2 + 2 = 54
Now when 2nd child born, total age of 4 = 15*4 = 60
So this time second child‘s age = 0 and age of father, mother and first child would have
increased by same. So increased by 2 each such that 54 + 2+2+2 = 60
So now this time (after 4 years from age 50), total age of couple is 50+4+4 = 58
So average = 29 years
9. Ratio of age of A to B is 3 : 2 and that of A to C is 1 : 2. Difference in ages of B and C is

24 years. Find the average of their present ages.

A) 24
B) 22
C) 14
D) 26
E) 31
View Answer
Option B
Solution:
B/A = 2/3 and A/C = 1/2
So B : A : C = 2*1 : 3*1 : 3*2 = 2 : 3 : 6
So 6x – 2x = 24, 4x = 24, x = 6
So total of their present ages = (2+3+6)*6. So average = (2+3+6)*6 / 3 = 22 years
10. Ratio of ages of A 5 years hence to B‘s age 3 years ago is 5 : 3. Also ratio of ages of A
4 years ago to B‘s age 2 years hence is 4 : 5. Find the age of the elder.
A) 15
B) 18
C) 21
D) 20
E) 24
View Answer
Option D
Solution:
(A+5)/(B-3) = 5/3
(A-4)/(B+2) = 4/5
Solve A = 20, B = 18
1. The ratio of ages of Sneha to Bhavna is 6 : 13. Also ratio between Kritika‘s age two
years after and Bhavna‘s age 4 years after will be 2 : 3. If the average age of Sneha
and Kritika is 15 years, what will be Kritika‘s age three years hence?
A) 23
B) 19
C) 12
D) 15
E) 8
View Answer
Option D
Solution:
S/B = 6/13
(K+2)/(B+4) = 2/3
S + K = 2*15 = 30
Solve the equations, K = 12, So K + 3 = 15
2. Difference between ages of Raman and Preet is 16 years. If Raman‘s age ten years
hence will be two times the age of Preet, find Raman‘s age.
A) 26
B) 19
C) 42
D) 38
E) 46
View Answer
Option C
Solution:
R – P = 16
(R + 10) = 2P
Solve, R = 42
3. Three years ago, Pihu was thrice old as Ravi that time. How old is Pihu today if ratio of
age of Pihu six years hence to Ravi‘s age four years ago is 9 : 2?
A) 25
B) 30
C) 33
D) 22
E) 28
View Answer
Option B
Solution:
(P – 3) = 3* (R-3)
(P + 6)/(R – 4) = 9/2
Solve both equations, P = 30
4. The average age of Yogita, Kanika and Prachi is 14 years. The ratio of Yogita‘s age
one year ago to Kanika‘s age one years hence to Prachi‘s age three years hence is 5 :
6 : 4. Find ratio of Yogita‘s age two years hence to Prachi‘s age.
A) 8 : 5
B) 5 : 3
C) 1 : 4
D) 2 : 1
E) 4 : 7
View Answer

Option D
Solution:
Y + K + P = 42
(Y – 1) : (K + 1) : (P + 3) = 5 : 6 : 4
So (5x + 1) + (6x – 1) + (4x – 3) = 42
Solve, x = 3
So Yogita‘s age 1 ago hence = 5x = 15, so present age = 16
Prachi‘s age 3 years hence = 4x = 12, so present age = 9
So (Y+2)/P = 18/9 = 2/1
5. Sneha‘s mother‘s age is five years more than twice the age of Sneha. When Sneha
was born, her brother Rahul was four years old and her father two years older than her
mother. If the average age of her mother and father is 46 years. Find the ratio of age of
Rahul to that of Sneha.
A) 3 : 7
B) 7 : 4
C) 6 : 5
D) 8 : 11
E) 3 : 10
View Answer
Option C
Solution:
Let age of Sneha = x, So age of Mother = 2x+5, Rahul = x+4, Father = 2x+7
(2x+5 + 2x+7) = 2*46
So x = 20
So (x+4)/x = 24/20 = 6/5
6. Ratio of ages of Reena and Prerna is 2 : 3 and the ratio of ages of Tiya and Reena is 3
: 1. If the ratio of age of Prerna four years hence to age of Tiya three years hence is 5 :
9, what is the total of the ages of all three?
A) 77
B) 65
C) 84
D) 43
E) 79
View Answer
Option A
Solution:
P/R = 3/2 and R/T = 1/3
So P : R : T =
3*1 : 2*1 : 2*3 = 3 : 2 : 6
Now (3x+4)/(6x+3) = 5/9

So x = 7
P = 3x = 21, R = 2x = 14, T = 6x = 42
So P + R + T = 77
7. Richa‘s age is thrice of Tisha‘s age while Megha‘s age is 3 less than that of Richa‘s.
The ratio of ages of Tisha‘s three years hence to Megha‘s four years ago is 3 : 5. What
is the square root of the total age of Tisha and Richa?
A) 36
B) 25
C) 6
D) 13
E) 18
View Answer
Option C
Solution:
Tisha = x, Richa = 3x, Megha = 3x – 3
(x+3)/(3x-3-4) = 3/5
Solve, x = 9
So total age of Tisha + Richa = x + 3x = 4x = 36, So square root = √36 = 6
8. The ratio of age of Shaisha one year ago to Piya is 3 : 5. The sum of ages of Piya and
Misha after four years will be 50. If difference between the ages of Shaisha and Misha
is 7 years, find Misha‘s age.
A) 21
B) 19
C) 18
D) 10
E) 12
View Answer
Option E
Solution:
(S -1)/P = 3/5
P + M + 4 + 4 = 50
So P + M = 42
S–M=7
Solve equations, M = 12
9. Kashish‘s age is two-fifth the age of her mother. Nine years hence her age will be half
of her mother‘s age that time. What is her mother‘s present age?
A) 22
B) 45
C) 54

D) 36
E) 41
View Answer
Option B
Solution:
K = 2M/5
(K+9) = (M+9)/2
Solve, M = 45
10. Ratio between Rahim‘s age four years hence and Meher‘s age three years ago is 6 : 5.
If the ratio between Rahim‘s age two years ago and Meher‘s age four years hence is 6 :
11, find the ratio of Rahim‘ age to Meher‘s age.
A) 5 : 9
B) 9 : 4
C) 2 : 11
D) 7 : 9
E) 4 : 9
View Answer
Option D
Solution:
(R+4)/(M-3) = 6/5
(R-2)/(M+4) = 12/22 = 6/11
Solve R = 14, M = 18

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C. 800
Veena bought a watch costing Rs. 1404 Explanation:
including sales tax at 8%. She asked the From Options;
shopkeeper to reduce the price of the watch let Number of girls = 800
so that she can save the amount equal to the Number of boys = 1000
tax. The reduction of the price of the watch 96% of 1000 + 800 = 95% of 800 +
is? 1000[satisfies the condition; Check the condition
A. Rs.108 with other options also]
B. Rs.104
C. Rs.112 In a library 60% of the books are in Hindi,
D. Rs.120 60% of the remaining books are in English
E. None of these rest of the books are in Malayalam. If there
Answer & Explanation are 4800 books in English, then the total
B. Rs.104 number of books in Malayalam are?
Explanation: A. 3400
1.08x = 1404 B. 3500
x = 1300 C. 3100
The reduction of the price of the watch = 104 D. 3200
E.None of these
A Sales Executive gets a commission on Answer & Explanation
total sales at 8%. If the sale is exceeded D. 3200
Rs.10,000 he gets an additional commission as Explanation:
a bonus of 4% on the excess of sales over Let there are X books in the library.
Rs.10,000. If he gets the total commission of Hindi books = 60% of X = 60X /100 = 0.6X
Rs.950, then the bonus he received is? Remaining Books = X – 0.6X = 0.4X
A. 40 English books = 40% of reaming books = 60%
B. 50 of 0.4X = 0.24X.
C. 36 Malayalam Books = X-0.6X -0.24X = 0.16X
D. 48 Given,
E. None of these 0.24X = 4800
Answer & Explanation X = 4800/0.24 = 20000
B. 50 Malayalam Books = 0.16X = 0.16*20000 =
Explanation: 3200.
Commission up to 10000 = 10000 * 8/100 = 800
Ratio = 2x:x ; Commission = 2x, Bonus = x ; 80% of a small number is 4 less than 40%
Bonus = 950 – 800 * 1/3 = 150 * 1/3 = 50 of a larger number. The larger number is 125
greater than the smaller one. The sum of
In a College there are 1800 students. Last these two numbers is
day except 4% of the boys all the students A. 325
were present in the college. Today except 5% B. 345
of the girls all the students are present in the C. 355
college, but in both the days number of D. 365
students present in the college, were same. E. None of these
The number of girls in the college is? Answer & Explanation
A. 1000 C. 355
B. 400 Explanation:
C. 800 smaller number = x; larger number = y
D. 600 0.8x + 4 = 0.4y
E. 1200 4y – 8x = 40
Answer & Explanation y – x = 125

x = 115; y = 240 C. Rs.10000

x + y = 355 D. Rs.20000
E. Rs.17200
In a private company 60% of the Answer & Explanation
employees are men and 48% of the employees C. Rs.10000 Explanation:
are Engineer and 66.6% of Engineers are Remaining amount = x * 0.9 * 0.9 * 0.9
men. The percentage of women who are not 0.729x = 7290
engineers is? x = 10000
A. 60%
B. 50% Initially, a shopkeeper had “x” pens. A
C. 55% customer bought 10% of pens from “x” then
D. 65% another customer bought 20% of the
E. 45% remaining pens after that one more customer
Answer & Explanation purchased 25% of the remaining pens.
A. 60% Finally, shopkeeper is left with 270 pens in his
Explanation: shop. How many pens were there initially in
Men = 600x his shop?
Women = 400x A. 200
Total engineers = 480x B. 800
Male engineers = 480x * 0.66 = 320x C. 400
Women who are Engineers = 160x D. 600
Women who are not Engineers = 400x – 160x = E. 500
240x Answer & Explanation
Required percentage = 240/400 * 100 = 60% E. 500
Explanation:
Initially, Suresh has Rs.200 in his paytm x*0.9*0.8*0.75 =270
wallet then he increased it by 20%. Once x = 270 * 10000 / 9 * 8 * 75
again he increased his amount by 25%. The x = 500
final value of money in his wallet will be how
much % greater than the initial amount? The cost of packaging of the oranges is
A. 40% 20% the cost of fresh oranges themselves. The
B. 50% cost of oranges increased by 30% but the cost
C. 80% of packaging decreased by 50%, then the
D. 60% percentage change of the cost of packed
E. None of these oranges, if the cost of packed oranges is equal
Answer & Explanation to the sum of the cost of fresh oranges and
B. 50% cost of packaging
Explanation: A. 14.5%
200 + 20% of 200 = 240 B. 16.66%
240 + 25% of 240 = 300 C. 14.33%
Required percentage = 300 – 200/200 * 100 = D. 13.66%
50% E. None of these
Mr.Ramesh gives 10% of some amount to B. 16.66%
his wife and 10% of the remaining to hospital Explanation:
expenses and again 10% of the remaining Let initial Cost of fresh, oranges = 100.
amount to charity. Then he has only Rs.7290 packaging cost = 20. Initial total cost = 100 + 20
with him. What is the initial sum of money = 120
with that person? After increasing in cost of fresh mangoes 30%,
A. Rs.8000 Cost of fresh mangoes = 130
B. Rs.9000 And cost of packing go down by 50 % so,
Cost of packing = 10. B. 40%

Total cost = 130 + 10 = 140. C. 45%
Increased cost = 140 – 120 = 20. D. 25%
% increased = (20*100) /120 = 16.66%. E. 57%
E. 57%
Cost Price of two laptops is same. One of the Explanation:
laptops is sold at a profit of 15% and the 70 + 56 + x = 60% of all three subjects
Selling Price of another one laptop is Rs. 3400 70 + 56 + x = 60% of 400
more than the first one. The net profit is x = 240 – 126 = 114
20%. What is the Cost Price of Each laptop? % = 114/200 * 100 = 57%
A.36000
B.40000 Ankita is 25 years old. If Rahul’s age is
C.48000 25% greater than that of Ankita then how
D.34000 much percent Ankita’s age is less than
E.None of these Rahul’s age?
Answer & Explanation A. 40%
D.34000 B. 35%
Explanation: C. 10%
(2x*1.15) + 3400 = 2x*1.20 D. 20%
2.4x – 2.3x = 3400 E.None of these
x = 34000 Answer & Explanation
D. 20%
In an office there are 40% female Explanation:
employees. 50% of the male employees are Percentage decrease = 25/125 * 100 = 20%
UG graduates. The total 52% of employees
are UG graduates out of 1800 employees. Mr.Ravi’s salary was reduced by 25% for
What is the number of female employees who three months. But after the three months, his
are UG graduates? salary was increased to the original salary.
A. 362 What is the percentage increase in salary of
B. 412 Mr.Ravi?
C. 396 A. 33.33%
D. 428 B. 42.85%
E. None of these C. 28.56%
Answer & Explanation D. 16.66%
C. 396 E. None of these
Explanation: Answer & Explanation
Total employees = 1800 A. 33.33%
female employees = 40% Explanation:
male employees = 60% Percentage increase = 25/75 * 100 = 33.33%
50% of male employess = UG graduates = 30%
Female employees who are UG graduates = 22% In an election only two candidates A and B
22% of 1800 = 396 contested 30% of the voters did not vote and
1600 votes were declared as invalid. The
Ravi got 70% in English and 56% in winner, A got 4800 votes more than his
Biology and the maximum marks of both opponent thus he secured 51% votes of the
papers is 100. What percent does he score in total voters on the voter list. Percentage votes
Maths, if he scores 60% marks in all the three of the loser candidate, B out of the total
subjects?. Maximum Marks of Maths paper voters on the voter list is:
is 200. A. 5.6%
A. 30% B. 3%

C. 6.2% D. Rs.600
D. 5% E. Rs.720
E. 4.6% Answer & Explanation
Answer & Explanation D. Rs.600 Explanation:
B. 3% Let the number of parents be x who has been
Explanation: asked for the donations.
Total voters on the voter list = x People already solicited = 60% of x = 0.6x
0.51x + 0.51x – 4800 = 0.70x – 1600 Remaining people = 40% of x = 0.4x
1.02x – 4800 = 0.70x – 1600 Amount collected from the parents solicited=
x = 10000 1200 *0.6x = 720x
Votes of the loser candidate = 5100 – 4800 = 720x = 75%; Remaining amount = 25% = 240x
300 Thus, Average donations from remaining
Percentage votes of the loser candidate = parents = 240x /0.4x = 600
300/10000 * 100 = 3%
The monthly income of Shyama and
In a school there are 2000 students. On Kamal together is Rs.28000. The income of
January 2nd, all the students were present in Shyama and Kamal is increased by 25% and
the school except 4% of the boys and on 12.5% respectively. The new income of
January 3rd, all the students are present in Kamal becomes 120% of the new salary of
the school except 28/3% of the girls, but in Shyama. What is the new income of Shyama?
both the days number of students present in A. Rs.12000
the school, were same. The number of girls in B. Rs.18000
the school is? C. Rs.14000
A. 400 D. Rs.16000
B. 1200 E. Rs.15000
C. 800 Answer & Explanation
D. 600 E. Rs.15000
E. None of these Explanation:
Answer & Explanation The monthly income of Shyama and Kamal =>
D. 600 S + K = 28000 —(1)
Explanation: Shyama’s income = x; Kamal’s income = 28000
From Options; – x.
let Number of girls = 600 K = 120/100 * S —(2)
Number of boys = 1400 S’s new income = (28000 – x)*112.5/100
96% of 1400 + 600 = [600 – 28/3 % of 600] + K’s new income = x * 125/100
1400 = 1944[satisfies the condition; Check the (28000 – x)*112.5/100 = x * 125/100
condition with other options also] x = 12000
New Income of Shyama = 125% of 12000 =
A school has raised 75% of the amount it 15000
needs for a new building by receiving an
average donation of Rs. 1200 from the 500 kg of ore contained a certain amount
parents of the students. The people already of iron. After the first blast furnace process,
solicited represents the parents of 60% of the 200 kg of slag containing 12.5% of iron was
students. If the School is to raise exactly the removed. The percentage of iron in the
amount needed for the new building, what remaining ore was found to be 20% more
should be the average donation from the than the percentage in the original ore. How
remaining students to be solicited? many kg of iron were there in the original 500
A. Rs.800 kg ore?
B. Rs.900 A. 54.2
C. Rs.850 B. 58.5
C. 46.3

D. 42.4 Answer & Explanation

E. 89.2 Answer – 1.44%
Answer & Explanation Explanation :
E. 89.2. 40*1/100 : 60*2/100 : 35*3/100 = 0.4:1.2:1.05
Explanation: Overall % =100* [0.4+1.2+1.05]/1+2+3 = 265/6
Initially ‘x’ kg of iron in 500 kg ore. = 44.16 = 44%
Iron in the 200 kg of removed =200*12.5/100=
25 kg. In an examination, 50% of the students
The percentage of iron in the remaining ore was passed in Science and 75% passed in Social,
found to be 20% more than the percentage in the while 20% students failed in both the
original ore subjects. If 270 students passed in both
So (x-25)/300 = (120/100)*x/500 subjects, find the total number of students
=> x – 25 = 18x/25 who appeared in the exam?
=> 7x = 625 1.400
=> x = 89.2 2.540
3.600
4.750
In a class of 60 students , 40% of the students 5.None of these
passed in Reasoning, 5% of the students Answer & Explanation
failed in Quants and Reasoning, and 20% of Answer – 3.600 Explanation :
the students passed in both the subjects. Find passed in science = 50%
the number of student passed only in passed in social = 75%
Quants? 20% students failed in both the subjects
1.17 and 80% passed in at least one subject
2.33 No of students passed in both subjects =
3.23 50+75−x=80 x=45% 45% of x = 270 x =
4.37 270*100/45 = 600
5.None of these Total number of students =600
Answer – 2.33 Fresh fruits contain 75% while dry fruits
Explanation : contain 20% water. If the weight of dry fruits
Total students=60 is 300 kg, what was its total weight when it
Failed in both=5% of 60=3 was fresh?
Passed in both=20% of 60=12 1.900kg
Passed in reasoning=50% of 60=24 2.850kg
Those passed only in reasoning =24-12=12 3.920kg
students. 4.960kg
Passed only in Quants=60-(12+12+3)=33 5.None of these
The maximum marks per paper in 3 Answer – 4.960kg
subjects in Mathematics , Physics and Explanation :
Chemistry are set in the ratio 1 : 2 : 3 Quantity of water in 300 kg dry fruits, = (20
respectively. Giri obtained 40% in /100) *300 = 60 kg
Mathematics, 60% in Physics and 35% in Quantity of fruit alone= 300-60 =240 kg
Chemistry papers. What is overall percentage 25 kg fruit piece in 100 kg fresh fruits
marks did he get overall? For 240 = (100 *240)/25 = 960 kg.
1.44%
2.32% In a college election 35% voted for Person
3.50% A, whereas 42% voted for Person B. The
4.60% remaining people were not vote to any
5.None of these person. If the difference between those who

vote for Person B in the election and those Boys = 65% of 500 = 325,
who are uncertain was 570, how many people Girls = 35% =35*500/100 =175
are participated in the college election? Girls failed in the exam= 175*80/100 = 140
1.1500 Boys failed in the exam =40/100x 325 = 195
2.2000 Total = 140+195 = 335
3.2100
4.1700 The population of village increases at the
5.None of these rate of 6% per annum. There is an additional
Answer & Explanation increase of 2% in the population due to rural
Answer – 2.3000 development .Therefore the percentage
Explanation : increase in the population after 2 years will
Let the number of individuals involved in be
election be x. 1.15.46%
Percentage of those who were not vote = 100- 2.16.64%
(35+42) = 23% 3.14.46%
The difference between those who voted 4.12.56%
42% of x – 23% of x = 570 5.None of these
19% of x = 570 Answer & Explanation
x=570*100/19 = 3000 Answer – 2.16.64%
Explanation :
In a factory there are three types of bulbs Total increase = 6+2 = 8%
L1, L2 and L3 which produces 20%, 15% % increase = 8+8+(8*8/100) = 16+0.64 =
and 32% of the total products respectively. 16.64%
L1, L2 and L3 produces 3%, 7% and 2%
defective products, respectively. Find the The total salary of Guagn and Harish in
percentage of non-defective products ? an organization is Rs 30000. If the salary of
1.46% Gugan increase by 5% and salary of Harish
2.30% increase by 7%, then their total salary would
3.53% increase to Rs 31800. Find the salary of
4.64% Harish ?
5.None of these 1.Rs.10,000
Answer & Explanation 2.Rs.15,000
Answer – 4.64% 3.Rs.18,000
Explanation : 4.Rs.12,000
(20*0.97)+(15*0.93)+(32*0.98) = 5.None of these
19.4+13.95+31.36 Answer & Explanation
= 64.71 Answer – 2.Rs.15,000
Explanation :
In a class of 500 students ,65% are boys. 7% increases 30000 = Rs 2100 =30000+2100 =
20% of the girls and 40% of the boys failed Rs 32,100
the exam.Find the of students in the school But the actual increase in salary = 31800
passed the exam? Difference =32100 – 31800 = 300
1.335 2% = 300
2.270 Gugan’s salary =300/2 x 100 = 15000
3.400 Harish’s salary =30000 – 15000 = Rs 15000
4.362
5.None of these In an examination 70% candidates passed
Answer & Explanation in prelims and 55% candidates passed in
Answer – 1.335 Mains. If 62% candidates passed in both
Explanation : these subjects, then what per cent of
Total students are 100% = 500 candidates failed in both the exams?

1.37% B. 6200
2.26% C. 4575
3.43% D. 6028
4.15% Answer & Explanation
5.None of these B. 6200
Answer & Explanation Explanation:
Answer – 1.37% Let total number of voters= x
Explanation : People who voted for the winner are = 0.47x
Students passed in Prelims = 70% People who voted for the loser are = 0.47x-308
Students passed in Mains = 55% People who cast blanks are = 60
Students passed in both = 62% and people who did not vote are = 0.1x
No of students passed in at least one subject = solve the following equation
(70+55)-62 = 63%. 0.47x+0.47x-308+60+0.1x=x => x=6200
students failed in both subjects = 100-63 = 37%.
Deepak was to get a 50% hike in his pay
but the computer operator wrongly typed the
In a class, 60% of the students are boys and figure as 80% and printed the new pay slip.
in an examination, 80% of the girls scored He received this revised salary for three
more than 40 marks(Maximum Marks:150). months before the organization realized the
If 60% of the total students scored more than mistake. What percentage of his correct new
40 marks in the same exam, what is the salary will get in the fourth month, if the
fraction of the boys who scored 40 marks or excess paid to him in the previous three
less. months is to be deducted from his fourth
A.8/15 month?
B.7/15 A. 30%
C.4/5 B. 40%
D.1/5 C. 45%
Answer & Explanation D. 25%
A.8/15 Answer & Explanation
Explanation: B. 40%
Assume Total no of students = 100 Explanation:
60% of the students are boys. so Assume Deepak’s salary =10000
Boys=60,Girls=40 original hike(50%) amount = 5000 ; Revised
No. of girls who scored more than 40 marks = salary =15000
80% of girls = 80% of 40 = 32. Wrongly typed(80%) hike amount = 8000
No. of students who scored more than 40 marks Diff = 3000; For three months = 9000
= 60% of Total Students = 60 Fourth Month Salary = 15000-9000=6000
Therefore No. of boys who scored more than 40 15000*x/100 = 6000 => x=40%
marks = 60-32=28
No. of boys who scored less= Total boys – The prices of two articles are in the ratio 3
Boys(scored more) = 60-28=32 : 4. If the price of the first article be increased
Fraction=(scored less)/Total boys = 32/60 =8/15 by 10% and that of the second by Rs. 4, the
original ratio remains the same. The original
In an election 10% of the voters on the price of the second article is
voters’ list did not cast votes and 60 voters A. Rs.40
cast their ballot papers blank. There were B. Rs.35
only two candidates. The winner was C. Rs.10
supported by 47% of all voters in the list and D. Rs.30
he got 308 votes more than his rival. The Answer & Explanation
number of voters on the list was: A. Rs.40
A. 3600 Explanation:
Let the price of two articles are 3X and 4X. money for auto fare. She can buy either 40
After increment the ratio will be: apples or 70 oranges with that remaining
110% of 3x/(4X+4) = 3/4 amount. If she buys 35 oranges, how many
x=10 more apples she can buy?
Thus the CP of second article = 4X = 4*10 = Rs. A. 35
40. B. 40
C. 15
The ratio of the number of boys and girls D. 20
in a school is 3:2. If 20% of the boys and 25% Answer & Explanation
of the girls are scholarship holders, the D. 20
percentage of the students who are not Explanation:
scholarship holders is Assume Total amount = Rs.100
A. 30% Auto fare= 15% of Total amount i.e Rs.15
B. 60% Now the amount is Rs.85
C. 75% Price of 70 oranges = Rs.85
D. 78% Price of 35 oranges = (85/70)*35 = Rs. 42.50
Answer & Explanation Remaining amount to buy apples is =Rs. 42.50
D. 78% Price of 40 apples = Rs.85
Explanation: Price of X apples = Rs.42.50
Consider Total no of students = 100 X=(85/42.5)*40 = 20 Apples
Ratio is 3:2 i.e Boys=60 and Girls=40
20% of boys who get scholarship = The price of a car is Rs. 4,50,000. It was
60*20/100=12% insured to 80% of its price. The car was
25% of girls who get scholarship = 40*25/100 damaged completely in an accident and the
=10% insurance company paid 90% of the
Therefore % of students who do not get insurance. What was the difference between
scholarship =100-(12+10) = 78% the price of the car and the amount received?
A. Rs.1,76,375
Sohan spends 23% of an amount of money B. Rs.3,24,000
on an insurance policy, 33% on food, 19% on C. Rs.1,82,150
children’s education and 16% on recreation. D. Rs.1,26,000
He deposits the remaining amount of Rs. 504 Answer & Explanation
in bank. How much total amount did he D. Rs.1,26,000 Explanation:
spend on food and insurance policy together? 4,50,000*( 80/100)*(90/100)= 324000
A. Rs.3146 450000 – 126000 = Rs.1,26,000
B. Rs.3126
C. Rs.3136 The tank-full petrol in Arun’s motor-cycle
D. Rs.3048 last for 10 days. If he starts using 25% more
Answer & Explanation every day, how many days will the tank-full
C. Rs.3136 petrol last?
Explanation: A.4
Total amount = x B.6
Savings(%) C.8
[100 – (23 + 33 + 19 + 16 )]% = 9 % D.10
9% of x = 504 Answer & Explanation
=> x = 504 * 100/9 = 5600 C.8
Amount spend on food and insurance policy Explanation:
together = 56% of 5600 = Rs.3136 Assume – Arun’s motorcycle uses 1L per day
and therefore tank’s Capacity = 10L.
Deepika went to a fruit shop with a certain 25% increased per day= 1+(25/100) = 5/4 ie.
amount of money. She retains 15% of her

1.25L per day 12 percent of the voters in an election did

Days = 10/1.25 = 8 not cast their votes. In this election there are
only two candidates. The winner by obtaining
Last year there were 610 boys in a school. 45% of the total votes and defeated his rival
The number decreased by 20 percent this by 2000 votes. The total number of votes in
year. How many girls are there in the school the election
if the number of girls is 175 percent of the a) 50000
total number of boys in the school this year ? b) 75000
A. 854 c) 100000
B. 848 d) 125000
C. 798 e) None of these
D. 782 Answer & Explanation
Answer & Explanation Answer – c) 100000
A. 854 Explanation :
Explanation: 12% percent didn’t cast their vote. 45% of total
No of boys in a school last year = 610 votes get by the winning candidates, so
No of boys in a school for this year remaining 43% will be scored by his rival. So,
610*80/100=122 (45/100 -43/100)*P = 2000
610-122=488 P = 100000
No of girls =175/100 * 488=854
A number is first decreased by 25%. The
decreased number is then increased by 20%.
A reduction of 20% percent in the price of The resulting number is less than the original
rice enables a housewife to buy 5 kg more for number by 40. Then the original number is –
rupees 1200. The reduced price per kg of rice a) 100
a) 36 b) 200
b) 45 c) 300
c) 48 d) 400
d) 60 e) None of these
e) None of these Answer & Explanation
Answer & Explanation Answer – d) 400
Answer – c) 48 Explanation :
Explanation : Let the number is a
let original price is x rupees per kg a – (75/100)*a*(120/100) = 40
1200/(4x/5) – 1200/x = 5 we will get a = 400
We will get x = 60, so reduced price = (4*60)/5
= 48 The number of seats in a cinema hall is
decreased by 8% and also the price of the
The population of a village has increased ticket is increased by 4 percent. What is the
annually at the rate of 20%. If at the end of 3 effect on the revenue collected?
years it is 21600, the population in the a) increase 4.32%
beginning of the first year? b) decrease 4.32%
a) 10000 c) increase 3.32 percent
b) 12500 d) decrease 3.32%
c) 15000 e) None of these
d) 17500 Answer & Explanation
e) None of these Answer – b) decrease 4.32%
Answer – b) 12500 Let initially seats are 100 and price of each seat
Explanation : is 100, so total initial revenue = 10000
21600 = P*(1 + 20/100)^3 now, seats are 92 and price of each seat = 104,
so total revenue = 92*104 = 9568 transaction the seller

so percent change in revenue = (432/10000)*100 a) bears no loss no profit
= 4.32 decrease b) losses 4%
c) gain 4%
A man spends 60% of his income. His d) losses 1%
income is increased by 20% and his e) None of these
expenditure also increases by 10%. Find the Answer & Explanation
percentage decrease in his saving? Answer – b) losses 4%
a) 10% Explanation :
b) 15% let cost price = 100 so, marked price = 120
c) 20% now discount of 20% is given, so sp =
d) 25% 120*80/100 = 96
e) None of these so % loss = (4/100)*100 = 4 percent
Answer – a) 10% When the price of rice is increased by 30
Explanation : percent, a family reduces its consumption
Let initially income is 100. So, expenditure = 60 such that the expenditure is only 20 percent
and saving = 40 more than before. If 50 kg of rice is consumed
now income is increased by 20% i.e. 120. So, by family before, then find the new
expenditure = (70/100)*120 = 84 and saving = consumption of family (approx.)
36 a) 43kg
so % percent decrease in saving = (4/40)*100 = b) 44kg
10% c) 45kg
d) 46kg
Weights of two friends A and B are in the e) None of these
ratio of 1:2. A’s weight increases by 20% and Answer & Explanation
the total weight of A and B together becomes Answer – d) 46kg
60 kg, with an increase of 30%. By what Explanation :
percent the weight of B increase? Suppose initially price per kg of rice is 100 then
a) 30% their expenditure is 5000.
b) 35% Now their expenditure is only increased by only
c) 40% 20% i.e – 6000.
d) 45% Increased price of rice = 130.
e) None of these So new consumption = 6000/130 = 46
Answer – b) 35% A man has 4000 rupees in his account two
Explanation : years ago. In the first year he deposited 20
weight of A is x and weight of B is 2x percent of the amount in his account. In the
given that 60 kg weight is the 30% percent next year he deposited 10 percent of the
increase of the original weight, so increased amount in the account. Find the
(130/100)*W = 60, W = 600/13 kg (W = total amount in the account of the person
original weight) after 2 years.
X + 2x = 600/13, x = 200/13 a) 6650
So weight of A = 200/13 and of B = 400/13 b) 5280
(120/100)*(200/13) + [(100 + a)/100]*(400/13) c) 5740
= 60 d) 5840
Solve for a. We will get a = 35% e) None of these
The marked price of an article is 20% Answer – b) 5280
higher than the cost price. A discount of 20% Explanation :
is given on the marked price. In this 4000 + 800 + 480 = 5280
Answer – c) 70%
In an election contested by two parties A and Explanation :
B, party A secured 25 percent of the total take total women =100
votes more than Party B. If party B gets Women less than or equal to 50 years = 80 and
15000 votes. By how much votes does party B women above 50 years = 20
loses the election? 20 = women plays basketball
a) 8000 30% of the women above 50 plays basketball =
b) 10000 6
c) 12000 So remaining 14 women who plays basketball
d) 15000 are less than or equal to 50 years
e) None of these So (14/20)*100 = 70%
Answer – b) 10000 Alisha goes to a supermarket and bought
Explanation : things worth rupees 60, out of which 40 paise
Let total votes = T and party B gets 15000 votes went on sales tax. If the tax rate is 10 percent,
then party A will get T -15000 votes then what was the cost of tax free items?
T – 15000 – 15000 = 25T/100 a) 54.60
T = 40000, so A get 25000 and B gets 15000 b) 55.60
votes, so difference = 10000 c) 56.60
d) 57.60
A vendor sells 50 percent of apples he had e) None of these
and throws away 20 percent of the Answer & Explanation
remainder. Next day he sells 60 percent of the Answer – b) 55.60
remainder and throws away the rest. What Explanation :
percent of his apples does the vendor throw? tax = 40/100 = (10/100)*T, T = 4
a) 20% so cost of tax free items = 60 – 4 – 0.40 = 55.60
b) 22%
c) 24% 60 percent of the employees of a company
d) 26% are women and 75% of the women earn
e) None of these 20000 or more in a month. Total number of
Answer & Explanation employees who earns more than 20000 per
Answer – d) 26% month in the company is 60 percent of the
Explanation : total employees. What fraction of men earns
Let total apples be 100 less than 20000 per month?
first day he throws = 50*20/100 = 10 apples a) 5/8
next day he throws = 40*40/100 = 16 apples b) 5/7
so total = 26 c) 1/5
d) 3/4
40% of the women are above 30 years of e) None of these
age and 80 percent of the women are less than Answer & Explanation
or equal to 50 years of age. 20 percent of all Answer – a) 5/8
women play basketball. If 30 percent of the Explanation :
women above the age of 50 plays basketball, let total employees are 100
what percent of players are less than or equal males = 40 and females = 60 (45 women earns
to 50 years? more than 20000)
a) 50% total 60 employee earns more than 20000 per
b) 60% month, so number of males earns more than
c) 70% 20000 is 15
d) 80% so fraction = 25/40 = 5/8
e) None of these
In a library, 30% of the books are in must be added to the solution to make a
History. 50% of the remaining are in English solution containing 60% of alcohol?
and 40% of the remaining are in a) 10
German. The remaining 4200 books are in b) 12
regional languages. What is the total number c) 14
of books in library? d) 15
a) 10000 e) None of these
b) 15000 Answer & Explanation
c) 20000 Answer – d) 15
d) 25000 Explanation :
e) None of these alcohol = 30*2/5 = 12 and water = 18 litres
Answer & Explanation (12 + x)/(30 +x) = 60/100, we will get x = 15
Answer – c) 20000
Explanation : 2000 sweets need to be distributed equally
(70/100)*T*(50/100)*(60/100) = 4200 among the school students in such a way that
each student gets sweet equal to 20% of total
A got 30% of the maximum marks in an students. Then the number of sweets, each
examination and failed by 10 marks. student gets.
However, B who took the same examination a) 50
got 40% of the total marks and got 15 marks b) 100
more than the passing marks. What were the c) 120
passing marks in the examination? d) 150
a) 65 e) None of these
b) 75 Answer & Explanation
c) 80 Answer – b) 100
d) 90 Explanation :
e) None of these (20/100)*t*t = 2000 (total students = t)
Answer – e) None of these
Explanation : In a library 5 percent books are in English, 10
(30/100)*T = P -10 percent of the remaining are in hindi and 15
(40/100)*T = P + 15 percent of the remaining are in Sanskrit. The
U will get P = 85 remaining 11628 books are in French. Then
find the total number of books in the library.
The population of a town is 15000. It a) 8000
increases by 10 percent in the first year and b) 12000
20 percent in the second year. But in the third c) 16000
year it decreases by 10 percent. What will be d) 20000
the population after 3 years. e) None of these
a) 16820 Answer & Explanation
b) 15820 Answer – c) 16000
c) 17820 Explanation :
d) 19820 Let total books are A, then
e) None of these (95/100)*(90/100)*(85/100)*A = 11628
Answer – c) 17820 A solution contains 10% of salt by weight.
Explanation : On evaporation 15 litre of water evaporates
15000*(11/10)*(12/10)*(9/10) = 17820 and now concentration of salt becomes 20
percent. Find the initial quantity of solution
30 litre of solution contains alcohol and a) 20ltr
water in the ratio 2:3. How much alcohol b) 30ltr

c) 40ltr Answer & Explanation

d) 50ltr Answer – b) 18.8%
e) None of these Explanation :
Answer & Explanation Suppose initial price = 100
Answer – b) 30ltr Then final price = 100*(108/100)*(110/100) =
Explanation : 118.8
Let initial quantity is x litre So percent profit = 18.8
final, salt = (x/10)/ (x – 15) = 20/100
The population of a town is 15000. It
A student has to get 40 percent marks to increases by 10 percent in the first year and
pass an examination. He got 60 marks but 20 percent in the second year. But in the third
fails by 20 marks. Find the maximum marks year it decreases by 10 percent. What will be
of the examination. the population after 3 years.
a) 150 a) 16820
b) 200 b) 15820
c) 300 c) 17820
d) 400 d) 19820
e) None of these e) None of these
Answer –b) 200 Answer – c) 17820
(40/100)*M – 20 = 60 (M is the maximum 15000*(11/10)*(12/10)*(9/10) = 17820
marks)
One type of liquid contains 20 percent
The number of seats in a cinema hall is milk and in other liquid it contains 30 percent
decreased by 12 percent and the price of milk. If 4 parts of the first and 6 parts of the
tickets also decreased by 4 percent. Find the second are taken and formed a new liquid A.
change in the collection of revenue. Find the percentage of milk in third liquid.
a) decrease 15.52% a) 26
b) decrease 16.52% b) 28
c) decrease 17.52% c) 29
d) decrease 14.325 d) 30
Answer –a) decrease 15.52% Answer – a) 26
Let initial seats = 100 and cost per seat = 100, milk = 20 and water = 80 (in 1st liquid)
so initial revenue = 10000 milk = 30 and water = 70 (in 2nd liquid)
now final revenue = 88*96 = 8448 milk in final mixture = 20*4 + 30*6 = 260
% percent change in revenue = [(10000 – so (260/1000)*100 = 26%
8448)/10000]*100 = 15.52%
A man has 2000 rupees in his account two
A trader marks the price at 8 percent years ago. In the first year he deposited 20
higher than the original price. Due to the hike percent of the amount in his account. In the
in demand he again increases the price by 10 next year he deposited 10 percent of the
percent. How much percent profit he gets. increased amount in the account. Find the
a) 17.8% total amount in the account of the person
b) 18.8% after 2 years.
c) 19.8% a) 2650
d) 20.8% b) 2640
e) None of these c) 2740

d) 2840 Answer – 1.13(1/23)%

Answer & Explanation Decrease in expenditure = (15/115)*100 =
Answer – b) 2640 300/23 %
Explanation :
2000 + 400 + 240 = 2640 (400 in first year and The ratio between male and female in a
240 is added in the second year) city is 3: 7. The children percentage among
the males and females of the city is 25 and 30
1000 sweets need to be distributed equally percent respectively. If the number of adult
among the school students in such a way that males in the city is 18000, then find the
each student gets sweet equal to 10% of total population of the town?
students. Then the number of sweets, each 1.70000
student gets. 2.80000
a) 10 3.85000
b) 12 4.95000
c) 14 5.None of these
d) 16 Answer & Explanation
e) None of these Answer – 2.80000
Answer – a) 10 Males and females are 3x and 7x respectively
Explanation : (3x)*75/100 = 18000. X = 8000
No of students = T. Each student gets 10% of T. so total population = 10*8000 = 80000
So, T students get T^2/10 sweets.
T^2/10 = 1000. We get T =10 Pankaj gave 50 percent of the amount to
akash. Akash in turn gave two-fifth of the
If the price of an article is increased by amount to venu. After paying a bill of 500
15%, then by how much the household should rupees, venu now have 8000 rupees left with
decrease their consumption so as to keep his him. Find the amount hold by pankaj
expenditure same. initially.
a) 13(1/23) % 1.41500
b) 13(2/23)% 2.42500
c) 11(1/23)% 3.43500
d) 11(2/23)% 4.44500
e) None of these 5.None of these
Answer – a) 13(1/23) % Answer – 2. 42500
Decrease in expenditure = (15/115)*100 = Let pankaj have P amount initially
300/23 % [[(50/100)*P]*2/5 – 500] = 8000
P = 42500
If the price of an article is increased by 15%, Rakesh spent 30 percent of his monthly
then by how much the household should income on food items. Of the remaining
decrease their consumption so as to keep his amount he spent 60 percent on clothes and
expenditure same. bills. Now he save five-seventh of the
1.13(1/23)% remaining amount and the he saves 120000
2.13(2/23)% yearly, then find his monthly income.
3.11(1/23)% 1.40000
4.11(2/23)% 2.50000
5.None of these 3.60000
4.70000 Increased price of rice = 125.

5.None of these So new consumption = 4400/125 = 35.2
Answer – 2. 50000 The price of rice is increased by 20 percent
Explanation : and a person decrease his consumption by 15
Let monthly income is P percent, so his expenditure on rice is-
(70/100)*P*(40/100)*5/7 = 10000 1.increase by 2 percent
P = 50000 2.increase by 4 percent
3.decrease by 2 percent
Weight of A and B are in the ratio of 3:5. 4.decrease by 4 percent
If the weight of A is increased by 20 percent 5.None of these
and then the total weight becomes 132 kg Answer & Explanation
with an increase of 10 percent. B weight is Answer – 1.increase by 2 percent
increased by what percent. Explanation :
1.2% Let initial price of rice – 100 and new price of
2.3% rice – 120
3.4% suppose initial consumption is 100kg and new
4.5% consumption is 85kg
5.None of these Initial expenditure = 10000
Answer & Explanation New expenditure = 10200
Answer – 3. 4% (200/10000)*100 = 2 percent increase
Explanation :
Weight of A and B are 3x and 5x. A salary is 40 percent more than B. B’s
Initial weight before increase = (132*100)/110 = salary is 30 percent less than C. If the
120 difference between the salary of C and A is
8x = 120. X = 15 1200 rupees, then what is the monthly income
Initial weight of A and B are 45 and 75 kg of C
respectively. 1.50000
New weight of A = 54 so weight of B = 132 – 2.60000
54 = 78. 3.70000
So % increase = [(78-75)/75]*100 = 4 % 4.80000
5.None of these
When the price of rice is increased by 25 Answer & Explanation
percent, a family reduces its consumption Answer – 2.60000
such that the expenditure is only 10 percent Explanation :
more than before. If 40 kg of rice is consumed A = (140/100)*B
by family before, then find the new B = (70/100)*C
consumption of family. [(100/70) – (140/100)]*B = 1200.
1.35.2 B = 42000.
2.35.2 C = (100/70)*42000 = 60000
3.36.2
4.37.2 When the price of rice is increased by 30
5.None of these percent, a family reduces its consumption
Answer & Explanation such that the expenditure is only 20 percent
Answer – 2.35.2 more than before. If 50 kg of rice is consumed
Explanation : by family before, then find the new
Suppose initially price per kg of rice is 100 then consumption of family (approx.)
their expenditure is 4000. 1.43kg
Now their expenditure is only increased by only 2.44kg
10% i.e – 4400. 3.45kg

4.46kg some time and some water evaporates so that

5.None of these now it contains only 95% of water by weight.
Answer & Explanation The new weight of watermelon would be?
Answer – 4.46kg A) 17 kg
Explanation : B) 15 kg
Suppose initially price per kg of rice is 100 then C) 18.5 kg
their expenditure is 5000. D) 16 kg
Now their expenditure is only increased by only E) 18 kg
20% i.e – 6000. Answer & Explanation
Increased price of rice = 130. D) 16 kg
So new consumption = 6000/130 = 46.1 Explanation:
Let new weight be x kg
One type of liquid contains 20 percent of Since the pulp is not being evaporated, the
milk and second type of liquid contains 40 quantity of pulp should remain same in both
percent milk. If 4 part of the first and 6 part cases. This gives
of the second are mix, then what is the (100-96)% of 20 = (100-95)% of x
percent of water in the mixture. Solve, x = 16 kg
1.64%
2.66% If the price of wheat is reduced by 2%.
3.68% How many kilograms of wheat a person can
4.70% buy with the same money which was earlier
5.None of these sufficient to buy 49 kg of wheat?
Answer & Explanation A) 58 kg
Answer – 3.68% B) 60 kg
Explanation : C) 52 kg
Do these type of question by taking 100 litre D) 55 kg
water = 80ltr and 60ltr in first and second E) 50 kg
mixture respectively Answer & Explanation
now percent of water = [(80*4 + E) 50 kg
60*6)/1000]100 = 68% Explanation:
Let the original price = 100 Rs per kg
Then money required to buy 49 kg = 49*100 =
40% of the students like Mathematics, 50% Rs 4900
like English and 10% like both Mathematics New price per kg is (100-98)% of Rs 100 = 98
and English. What % of the students like So quantity of wheat bought in 4900 Rs is
neither English nor Mathematics? 4900/98 = 50 kg
A) 25%
B) 10% Monthly salary of A is 30% more than B’s
C) 20% monthly salary and B’s monthly salary is
D) 60% 20% less than C’s. If the difference between
E) 80% the monthly salaries of A and C is Rs 800,
Answer & Explanation then find the annual salary of B.
C) 20% A) Rs 14,500
Explanation: B) Rs 16,800
n(M or E) = n(M) + n(E) – n(M and E) C) Rs 15,000
n(M or E) = 40+50-10 = 80 D) Rs 16,000
so % of the students who like neither English E) None of these
nor Mathematics = 100 – 80 = 20% Answer & Explanation
E) None of these
A watermelon weighing 20 kg contains Explanation:
96% of water by weight. It is put in sun for Let C’s monthly salary = Rs 100, then B’s =
(100-20)% of 100 = 80, and A’s monthly = B) 1175

(100+30)% * 80 = 104 C) 1275
If difference between A and C’s monthly salary D) 1100
is Rs 4 then B’s monthly salary is Rs 80 E) 1800
So if difference is Rs 800, B’s monthly salary is Answer & Explanation
(80/4) * 800 = 16,000 B) 1175
So annual salary = 12*16,000 Explanation:
Failed in 1st subject = (35/100) * 2500 = 875
Mixture 1 contains 20% of water and Failed in 1st subject = (42/100) * 2500 = 1050
mixture 2 contains 35% of water. 10 parts Failed in both = (15/100) * 2500 = 375
from 1st mixture and 4 parts from 2nd So failed in 1st subject only = 875 – 375 = 500
mixture is taken and put in a glass. What is failed in 2nd subject only = 1050 – 375 = 675
the percentage of water in the new mixture of passed in 1st only + passed In 2nd only =
glass? 675+500
A) 17 (5/7)%
B) 24 (2/7)% A bucket is filled with water such that the
C) 28 (1/5)% weight of bucket alone is 25% its weight when
D) 24 (1/7)% it is filled with water. Now some of the water
E) 18 (2/7)% is removed from the bucket and now the
Answer & Explanation weight of bucket along with remaining water
B) 24 (2/7)% is 50% of the original total weight. What part
Explanation: of the water was removed from the bucket?
Water in new mixture from 1st mixture = A) 2/5
(20/100) * 10 = 2 parts B) 1/4
Water in new mixture from 2nd mixture = C) 2/3
(35/100) * 4 = 7/5 parts D) 1/2
Required % =[ [2+ (7/5)]/(10+4)] * 100 E) 1/3
3 years ago the population of a town was C) 2/3
1,60,000. In the three respective years the Explanation:
population increased by 3%, 2.5% and 5% Let original weight of bucket when it is filled
respectively. What is the population of town with water = x
after 3 years? Then weight of bucket = (25/100) * x = x/4
A) 1,77,366 Original weight of water = x – (x/4) = 3x/4
B) 1,66,733 Now when some water removed, new weight of
C) 1,76,736 bucket with remaining water = (50/100) * x =
D) 1,80,766 x/2
E) 1,69,766 So new weight of water = new weight of bucket
Answer & Explanation with remaining water – weight of bucket = [(x/2)
A) 1,77,366 – (x/4)] = x/4
Explanation: So part of water removed = [(3x/4) –
New population = 1,60,000 [(1 + (3/100)] [(1 + (x/4)]/(3x/4)
(2.5/100)] [(1 + (5/100)]
In a survey done by a committee, it was
There are 2500 students who appeared for found that 4000 people have smoking habit.
an examination. Out of these, 35% students After a month this number rose by 5%.
failed in 1 subject and 42% in other subject However due to continuous advices given by
and 15% of students failed in both the the committee to the people, the number
subjects. How many of the students passed in reduced by 5% in the next month and further
either of the 2 subjects but not in both? by 10% in the next month. What is the total
A) 1925 number of smokers after 3 months?
A) 3457 Answer & Solution

B) 3491 Answer – c) 600 kg
C) 3578 Solution:
D) 3591 Let X kg of alloy is needed. So, 15/100 of X =
E) 3500 90. So X =600 kg
D) 3591 25 litre of solution contains alcohol and
Explanation: water in the ratio 2:3. How much alcohol
Number of smokers after 3 months will be = must be added to the solution to make a
4000 * (1 + (5/100)) (1 – (5/100)) (1 – (10/100)) solution containing 60% of alcohol ?
= 3591 a) 10.5 ltr
b) 11.5 ltr
There are 5000 students in a school. The c) 12.5 ltr
next year it was found that the number of d) 13.5 ltr
boys and girls increased by 10% and 15% Answer & Solution
respectively making the total number of Answer – c) 12.5 ltr
students in school as 5600. Find the number Solution:
of girls originally in the school? Initially alcohol 2/5 * 25 = 10 ltr and water is 15
A) 4500 ltr.
B) 2000 To make a solution of 60% alcohol (10+x)/25+x
C) 3000 = 60/100. X = 12.5
D) Cannot be determined
E) None of these In an examination if a person get 20% of
Answer & Explanation the marks then it is fail by 30 marks. Another
B) 2000 person who gets 30% marks gets 30 marks
Explanation: more than the passing marks. Find out the
Let number of girls = x, then no of boys = total marks and the passing marks.
(5000-x). then a) 600 and 150
10% of (1000-x) + 15% of x = (5600-5000) b) 600 and 180
Solve, x = 2000 c) 500 and 150
d) 500 and 180
Answer & Solution
If x is 20% more than y, then by what percent Answer – a) 600 and 150
y is smaller than x. Solution:
a) 50/3 % 20% of X = P – 30 (X = Maximum marks and P
b) 40/3 % = passing marks)
c) 46/3 % 30% of X = P + 30. Solve for X and P.
d) 47/3 %
Answer & Solution A company has produced 900 pieces of
Answer – a) 50/3 % transistor out of which 15% are defective and
Solution: out of remaining 20 % were not sold. Find
x = 120y/100 or x = 6y/5 out the number of sold transistor.
y = 5x/6. Percentage by which y is smaller a) 610
Than x is [(x – 5x/6)/x]*100 = 50/3 % b) 611
c) 612
In an alloy, there is 15% of brass, to get 90 d) 614
kg of brass, how much alloy is needed ? Answer & Solution
a) 400 kg Answer – c) 612
b) 500 kg Solution:
c) 600 kg No of transistor sold = 900*(85/100)*(80/100) =
d) 700 612
In an election the votes between the T^2/10 = 1000. So T = 100. So each student gets
winner and loser candidate are in the ratio 10 sweets
5:1. If total number of eligible voters are
1000, out of which 12% did not cast their vote Rishi salary is first increased by 20% and
and among the remaining vote 10% declared then decreased by 25%. How much percent
invalid. What is the number of votes the the salary increased/decreased ?
winner candidate get ? a) 5%
a) 620 b) 10%
b) 630 c) 15%
c) 640 d)20%
d) 660 Answer & Solution
Answer & Solution Answer – b) 10%
Answer – d) 660 Solution:
Solution: Take 100 as rishi salary.
Ratio b/w winner and loser 5:1 Increased by 20% percent = 120.
Total no of votes casted actually = Then decreased by 25%, i.e = (75/100)*120 =
1000*(88/100)*(90/100) = 792 90.
5x + x = 792, X =132 So percentage decrease is 10%.
Votes of winner candidate = 5*132 = 660
The income of a person is 10000 and its
If the price of a commodity is increased by expenditure is 6000 and thus saves 4000rs. In
30%, by how much % a consumer must the next year his income is increased by 10%
reduce his consumption so to keep the and its expenditure increased by 20%. Now
expenditure same ? his saving is what percent lower than the
a) 100/13 previous saving.
b) 200/13 a) 5%
c) 300/13 B) 7.5%
d) 400/13 c) 10%
Answer & Solution d) 15%
Answer – c) 300/13 Answer & Solution
Solution: Answer – a) 5%
If commodity price is increased then reduction Solution:
in consumption will be Initially I-E = S (I = Income, E = expenditure, S
[(increase in price)/100 + increase in price]*100. = saving)
(30/130)*100 = 300/13% 10000-6000 = 4000(saving)
Now, I = 11000 and E = 7200. So saving = I – E
1000 sweets need to be distributed equally = 3800.
among the school students in such a way that [(4000-3800)/4000]*100 = 5%
each student gets sweet equal to 10% of total
students. Then the number of sweets, each
student gets. From the salary, Akilesh spent 15% for house
a) 10 rent, 5% for children’s education and 15%
b) 12 for Entertainment. Now he left with
c) 14 Rs.13,000. His salary is
d) 16 A)19,000
Answer & Solution B)20,000
Answer – a) 10 C)18,000
Solution: D)15,000
No of students = T. Each student gets 10% of T. Answer
So , T students get T^2/10 sweets. B)20,000
Explanation :

10+15+10 = 35% in his salary ?

100-35 = 65% = 13,000 A)10%
100% = 100*13000/65 = 20,000 B)7%
C)5%
In a School, 40% of the students are D)8%
female and thus the no of boys exceed the no Answer
of girls by 40.Find the total no of students. B)7%
A)190 Formula : x-y-(xy/100)
B)100 Explanation :% = 15 -7 – [(15*7)/100] = (800 –
C)200 105)/100 = 6.95 = 7%
D)180
Answer The population of a village is decreased by
C)200 12% and 10% in 2 successive years. What %
Explanation : population is decreased after 2 years ?
60x -40x = 40 A)18.4%
X = 40/20 = 2 B)30.6%
100*2 = 200 C)20.8%
D)23.5%
In an examination 30% of the students Answer
failed in Science, 45% of the students failed in C)20.8%
Maths and 25% of the students failed in both Explanation :
subjects. Find the % of the students passed ? % = -12 -10 + (-12*-10)/100
A)60% = (-2200 + 120)/100
B)30% = – 2080/100 = -20.8%
C)45%
D)50% In an examination, 30% of the maximum
Answer marks required to pass. A student get
D)50% 120marks and failed by 90marks. Find the
Explanation : maximum marks
% of students failed = 30+45-25 = 50% A)800
% of students passed = 100-50 = 50% B)720
C)650
In an examination Ammu scored 56% D)700
marks, Saran scored 90% marks and Rima Answer
scored 650 marks that is 65% then find the D)700
total marks of three students ? Explanation :
A)2110 30x/100 = 120+90 = 210
B)1250 X = 210*100/30 = 700
C)2450
D)2010 P’s income is 20% more than Q’s income.
Answer How much % Q’s income less than P’s
A)2110 income ?
Explanation : A)18.54%
95% = 650 B)16.67%
100% = 100*650/65 = 1000 C)17.76%
56% = 560 D)15.75%
90% = 900 Answer
Total = 650+560+900 = 2110 B)16.67%
Explanation :
The salary of a workers increased by 15% B income = 100
and decreased by 7%, What % change rises

A income = 100*120/100 = 120 Science.He scored 70% in aggregate.His

% = (120-100/120)*100 = 16.67% Percentage of mark in Social is
A)50
The price of rice is increased by 15%. The B)60
percentage of reduction that a family should C)70
effect in that use of rice, so as not to increase D)80
the expenditure is E)None of these
A)13% Answer
B)10% Answer -C) 70
C)15% Total percentage of 3 subjects = 3×70 = 210
D)17% % in Social = 210 – (60+80) = 210 – 140 = 70
Answer Explanation :
A)13%
Formula : x*100/x+100 If the radius of the circle is increased by
Explanation :Reduction % = 15*100/100+15 = 5% then the area is increased by
1500/11513.04 = 13% A)10.20
B)10.22
The value of commodity depreciated 20% C)10.24
annually. If the value of commodity 3yrs ago D)10.25
was Rs.10,500,Find it’s present value ? E)None of these
A)3678 Answer
B)5700 Answer -D) 10.25%
C)4567 5 + 5 + ([5×5]/100) = 10 + 0.25 =10.25%
D)5376 Explanation :
Answer
D)5376 A number is mistakenly divided by 8
Explanation : instead of being multiplied by 8.What is the
Present value = percentage of error in the result ?
10,500*80*80*80/100*100*100 A)98.43
= 10500*8*8*8/1000 B)98.34
= 5376 C)95.76
D)97.76
E)None of these
One type of liquid contains 20% water and Answer
the second type of liquid contains 35% Answer -A) 98.43
water.A glass filled with 8 parts of the first Explanation :
liquid and 5 parts of the second liquid.The % of error = ([8x – (x/8)] / 8x )×100
water percentage in the new mixture is = [64 – 1 / 64] ×100
A)25.75 = 63×100/64 = 98.43
B)25.76
C)25.67 A book consist of 45 pages, 30 lines on
D)25.56 each page and 60 character on each line.If
E)None of these this content is written in another note book
Answer consisting of 40 lines and 32 character oer
Answer -B) 25.76% line then the required no of pages will be how
Explanation : much percentage more than the previous no
[(20×8)+(35×5)] / (8+5) = 335/13 = 25.76% of pages ?
A)20%
In an examination there are 3 subjects B)30%
Maths,Science and Social of 100 marks each. C)40%
Ganesh scores 60% and 80% in Maths and

D)50% the rate of 20% per year.The population 3

E)None of these years ago was
Answer A)9546
Answer -C) 40% B)9547
Explanation : C)9548
45×30×60 = X×40×32 D)9549
Page =X = (45×30×60)/(40×32) = 63.28 = 63 E)9550
63 – 45 = 18 Answer
(18/45)×100 = 40% Answer -D) 9549
Explanation :
In an election a candidate who got 25% of = 16500 / {1+(20/100)}3
the total votes polled was defeated by his rival = (16500×10×10×10)/(12×12×12)
by 270 votes. Assuming that there were only 2 = 9548.6 = 9549
candidates in the election,the total number of
votes polled was The mean annual salary paid to all
A)400 employees was Rs.5000.The mean annual
B)500 salary paid to all male and female workers
C)440 were Rs.5200 and Rs.4200.The percentage of
D)540 female worker in the company is
E)None of these A)80%
Answer B)20%
Answer -D) 540 C)60%
Explanation : D)40%
75% x – 25% x = 270 E)None of these
50% of x = 270
X = (270×100)/50 = 540 Answer B 20%
The total number of girls in a class is 45% The passing marks in an examination is
more than the total number of boys in the 40%.If Ashok gets 88 marks and is declared
class.The total number of students in the class failed by 10 marks, then the maximum mark
is 294 then what is the difference between the in the examination is
total number of girls and boys ? A)240
A)54 B)242
B)52 C)245
C)76 D)246
D)78 E)None of these
E)70 Answer
Answer
Answer -A) 54 Answer -C) 245
No of boys = x 88+10 = 98
No of girls =X + x(45/100) Pass mark = 40%
= 29x/20 Maximum mark = (98×100)/40 =245
Total = X+(29x/20) = 294
49x = 294×20 = 5880
X = 5880/49 = 120(boys)
Girls = (29×120)/20 = 174
Difference = 174 – 120 = 54
The population of a town is 16500.During

the last 3 years,the population increased at

120+ Profit & Loss

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1. A Shopkeeper buys two bicycles for Rs. and one apple cost Rs. 10. I bought 3
750. He sells first bicycle at a profit of 22% Mangoes, 3 grapes and 3 apples. How
and the second bicycle at a loss of 8%. much did I pay?
What is the SP of first bicycle if in the A) Rs15
whole transaction there is no profit no loss? B) Rs18
A) Rs506 C) Rs20
B) Rs244 D) Rs25
C) Rs185 E) None
D) Rs230
E) None View Answer
View Answer Option A

Solution:
Option B Mango=X;. Grape = Y; Apple =Z ;
Solution: 2X+3Y+4Z= 15— 1
CP of 1st bicycle =x 3X+2Y+Z= 10— 2
Then CP of 2nd bicycle is 750-x. Adding (1) and (2) 5X+5Y+5Z= 25
Their SP be 122/100*x and 92/100*(750-x) Clearly, X+ Y+Z = 5.
Given that there is no profit no loss. So cost of 3 Mangoes, 3 grapes and 3
122/100*x + 92/100*(750-x) =750 apples will be 3X+3Y+3Z i.e, 15
122x +750*92 -92x=750*100
122x – 92x=750*100 – 750*92 4. A watch dealer incurs an expense of Rs.
30x = 750 * (100-92) 150 for producing every watch. He also
X=200. incurs an additional expenditure of Rs.
SP of 1st bicycle =122/100 *200=Rs244. 30,000, which is independent of the
number of watches produced. If he is able
2. The cost price of item B is Rs. 200/- more to sell a watch during the season, he sells it
than the cost price of item A. Item A was for Rs. 250. If he fails to do so, he has to
sold at a profit of 20% and item B was sold sell each watch for Rs. 100.If he produces
at a loss of 30%. If the respective ratio of 1500 watches, what is the number of
selling prices of items A and B is 6 : 7, watches that he must sell during the season
what is the cost price of item B? in order to breakeven, given that he is able
A) Rs520 to sell all the watches produced?
B) Rs430 A) 580
C) Rs400 B) 620
D) Rs360 C) 650
E) None D) 700
E) None
View Answer
View Answer
Option C
Solution: Option D
Let the CP of item A be x Solution:
CP of item B is x+200. Total cost to produced 1500 watches =
(120/100*x)/(x+200)*70/100 =6/7 (1500 × 150 + 30000) = Rs. 2,55,000
120x/(x+200)*70=6/7 Let he sells x watches during the season,
20x/10(x+200)=1 therefore
X=Rs200. number of watches sold after the season =
CP of item B is 200+200 =Rs400. (1500 – x)
250 × x + (1500 – x) × 100 = 150x +
3. Two Mangoes, three grapes and four apples 150000
cost Rs. 15. Three Mangoes, two grapes Now, break-even is achieved if production
cost is equal to the selling price. 7. The percentage profit earned by selling an
150x + 150000 = 2,55,000 article for Rs. 2120 is equal to the
x = 700 percentage loss incurred by selling the
same article for Rs. 1520. At what price
5. A dealer offers a cash discount of 20% and should the article be sold to make 25%
still makes a profit of 20%, when he further profit?
allows 16 articles to a dozen to a A) Rs2275
particularly sticky bargainer. How much B) Rs2100
per cent above the cost price were his C) Rs2650
wares listed ? D) Rs2400
A) 100% E) None
B) 80%
C) 75% View Answer
D) 85%
E) None Option A
Solution:
View Answer The CP be
2120+1520=3640
Option A 3640/2=1820.
Solution: SP=1820*125/100=1820*5/4
MP=120/(80/100)=150 =Rs2275
Now he is selling 16 goods to a dozen(ie
12), 8. A purchased a machine at Rs 13,000 , then
so his loss = {(16-12)/16} x100 = 25%. got it repaired at Rs 3500, they gave its
Then the actual MP 150/(75/100)=200 transportation charges Rs500. Then he sold
Hence, he has marked the MP 100% above it at 50% profit. At what price he actually
the CP. sold it?
A) Rs18500
6. Profit earned by an organisation is B) Rs25500
distributed among officers and clerks in the C) Rs22200
ratio of 5 : 3. If the number of officers is 55 D) Rs19600
and the number of clerks is 70 and the E) None
amount received by each officer is
Rs12,000, what was the total amount of View Answer
profit earned?
A) Rs11 Lakh Option B
B) Rs12.25Lakh Solution:
C) Rs10.56Lakh The CP is 13000+3500+500=17000
D) Rs16Lakh Then SP
E) None 100 17000
150 ? ==> 25500
View Answer
9. In a certain store, the profit is 270% of the
Option C cost. If the cost increases by 30% but the
Solution: selling price remains constant,
The total amount distributed among 55 approximately what %ge of the selling
officers = Rs.55×12000 = Rs.6,60,000. price is the profit.
Their ratio 5:3 A) 68%
Then 5 660000 B) 72%
3 ? 396000 C) 50%
Total profit = 6,60,000 + 396000 D) 65%
=Rs10,56,000. E) None

View Answer Option C

Solution:
Option D Let CP is Rs100
Solution: Profit 20% Means ==> 120.
Let C.P.= Rs. 100. 120=4/5SP==>SP =150.
Then, Profit = Rs. 270, Then profit %ge is 50%
S.P. = Rs. 370.
New C.P. = 130% of Rs. 100 = Rs. 130
New S.P. = Rs. 370. 2. A product costs a company Rs 60 to
Profit = Rs. (370 – 130) = Rs. 240 manufacture, and it sold the product to a
Required percentage = (240/370) * 100 dealer for Rs 70, who in turn sold it to a
= 64.86 =65%(approx) shopkeeper for Rs 85, who sold to a
customer for Rs 102. What is the
10. A person X sold an Item to Y at 40% loss, percentage of profit for the company and
then Y sold it to third person Z at 40% who made the highest profit on selling the
profit and finally Z sold it back to X at 40% product?
profit. In this whole process what is the A) 20 1/3%, Company
percentage loss or profit of X? B) 16 2/3%, Dealer
A) 70% C) 20 1/3% ,Dealer
B) 62.5% D) 16 2/3%, Shopkeeper
C) 57.6% E) None
D) 55%
E) None
View Answer
View Answer
Option B
Option C Solution:
Solution: Company Profit %ge is (70-
Let the CP = Rs.100. for X. 60)10/60*100=100/6=16 2/3.
Y’s CP = Rs.60. Then Dealers Profit %ge is (85-
Z’s CP = Rs.84. 70)15/70*100=150/7=21 3/7.
Finally, X’s CP = Rs.117.6. Then Shopkeeper Profit %ge is (102-
:. X’s loss = 117.6 – 60 = Rs.57.6 85)17/85*100=20
:. X’s loss percent = 57.6% Among the three Dealer get the highest
profit %ge.
3. Navya buys a certain number of toys at 12

per Rs 9 and the same number at 18 per Rs
9. If she sells them at 18 per Rs15 does she
1. If Joel sells an article at 4/5th of its selling gain or lose and by what percentage?
price and secures a profit of 20%, what will A) 33 1/3 % loss
be the profit or loss percentage if he sells it B) 12% gain
at the actual selling price? C) 33 1/3 % gain
A) 45% D) 12% loss
B) 60% E) None
C) 50%
D) 56%
E) None View Answer
Option C
She bought 12 toys at Rs 9.

And 18 toys at Rs 9 Let the MP be x

Then 12toys = 18 9 Then x* 80/100(20%discount)
12 ?==6 *110/100(10%sales) =1848
Total 24toys =(9+6)15. X=2100
She sells 18 toys at Rs 15.
Now 18 15 6. A calculate his profit %ge on the selling
(12+12) 24 ? ==>20 price whereas B calculate his on the cost
Profit %ge is 15/20*100=300/4=33 1/3%. price. They find that the difference of their
profit is Rs 150. If the selling price of both
of them are same and both of them get 20%
4. A shopkeeper sells Marker at the rate of profit, find their selling price (in rupees).
Rs.35 each and earns a commission of A) 2500
10%. He also sells Gel pen at the rate of B) 3000
Rs. 65 each and earns a commission of C) 3200
20%. How much amount (in rupees) of D) 4000
commission will he earn in 2 weeks, if he E) None
sells 12 markers and 8 Gel pens a day?
A) 2100
B) 1850 View Answer
C) 2044
D) 2680 Option E
E) None Solution:
Let SP is x
A’s profit =x*20/120=x/6
View Answer B’s profit =x*20/100=x/5
Diff is x/6-x/5=150
Option C x/30=150==>x=4500
Solution:
Commission for 7. A person sells two fans for Rs. 6800. The
marker=(35*12)*10/100=42 cost price of the first fan is equal to the
Commission for Gel pen selling price of the second fan. If the first is
=(65*8)*20/100=104 sold at 30% loss and the second at 100%
Total Commission earned in 2 weeks is, gain, what is total profit or loss (in rupees)?
(104+42)*14=2044. A) 750
B) 800
C) 670
5. A discount of 20% is given on the marked D) 580
price of an article. The shopkeeper charges E) None
sales tax of 10% on the discounted price. If
the selling price be Rs 1848, what is the
marked price (in rupees) of the article? View Answer
A) 2500
B) 3200 Option B
C) 3600 Solution:
D) 2100 Let the cp of 1st fan = sp of 2nd fan = Rs
E) None 100
∴ sp of 1st fan = 70(loss 30%)
Cp of 2nd fan = 50 (profit 100%)
View Answer Total cp = 100 + 50 = 150
and total sp = 70 + 100 = 170
Option D ∴ When SP = 6800,
Solution: then cp = 150/170 x 6800 = 6000

∴ Profit = 6800 – 6000 = 800 10. A reputed company sells a wrist watch to a
wholesaler making a profit of 10%. The
wholesaler, in turn, sells it to the retailer
8. A dealer allowed a discount of 25% on making a profit of 10%. A customer
marked price of Rs.20,000 on an article and purchases it by paying Rs. 990. Thus the
incurred a loss of 20%. What discount profit of retailer is 2(3/11)% What is the
should he allow on the marked price so that cost (in rupees) incurred by the the
he gains Rs.450 on the article? company to produce it?
A) 6.5% A) 600
B) 5% B) 700
C) 4.25% C) 800
D) 4% D) 900
E) None E) None

Option D Option C
Solution: Solution:
25% discount==>20,000*75/100=15000 x*110/100*110/100*(100 + 25/11)/100 =
Then loss 20% means 990
x*80/100=15000=3750*5=18750 x = 800
He gain 450 means SP=18750+450=19200
Now 20000-19200=800
%ge =800/20000*100=4%
1. A dealer buys a product at Rs. 1920 , he
9. A dealer marked the price of an item 20% sells at a discount of 20% still he gets the
above cost price. He allowed two profit of 20% . What is the selling price of
successive discounts of 20% and 25% to a that product?
customer. As a result he incurred a loss of A) Rs.1159
Rs.1400. At what price (in rupees) did he B) Rs.1550
sell the item to the customer? C)Rs.2304
A) 3600 D) Rs.1785
B) 4200 E) Rs.1245
C) 3850
D) 4125 View Answer
E) None
Option C
Solution:
View Answer CP ——– SP ———-MP
100—-(20% profit)—-120——-(20%
Option A discount) ——150
Solution: => SP = 1.2CP = 2304
CP = 100
MP = 120 2. The ratio of cost price and marked price of
120*80/100 = 96; 96*75/100 = 72 an article is 2:3 and ratio of percentage
Loss = 100 – 72 = 28% profit and percentage discount is 3:2. What
CP = 100/28*1400 = 5000 is the discount
SP = 5000*72/100 = 3600 percentage ?
A) 18.58%
B) 20.25%
C) 16.66%

D) 22.13% View Answer

E) 14.51%
Option
CP = 100 , MP = 120
Option C D = (15/100)*120 = 18%
Solution: SP = 102
CP : MP = 2x : 3x P% = (P/CP)*100 = (2/100)*100 = 2%
=> profit = x
profit % : discount % = 3 : 2 5. A, B and C invest in the ratio of 3 : 4 :5 .
Let CP = 200 , SP = 300 The percentage of return on their
But (3x/100)*200 + (2x/100)*300 = 100 investments are in the ratio of 6 : 5 : 4 .
=> x = 8.33% Find the total earnings, if B earns Rs. 250
Discount 2x = 16.66% more than A.
A) 7500
3. A firm of readymade garments makes both B) 6999
men’s and women’s shirts. Its average C) 4575
profit is 6% of the sales. Its profit in men’s D) 7250
shirts average 8% of the sales and women’s E) 2500
shirts comprise 60% of the output. Find the
average profit per sales rupee in women’s View Answer
shirts .
A) 1.2560 Option D
B) 0.0125 Solution:
C) 0.0566 A ————– B ———
D) 0.0466 —– C
E) 1.1562 Invetsment 3x ———— 4x ———
—— 5x
View Answer Rate of return 6y% ———-5y%———
—— 4y%
Option D Return (18xy/100)—-
Solution: (20xy/100)—–(20xy/100)
According to questions, Total = (18+20+20) = 58xy/100
women’s shirts comprise 60% of the B’s earnings – A’s earnings = 2xy/100 =
output. 250
Therefore, Men’s shirts comprise 40% of Total earnings = 58xy/100 = 7250
the output.
Average profit from men’s shirts = 8% of 6. Jagran group launched a new magazine in
40 = 3.2 out of 40 January 2004. The group printed 10000
Overall average profit = 6 out of 100 copies initially for Rs. 50000. It distributed
Average profit from women’s shirts = 2.8 20% of its stock freely as specimen copy
out of 60 and 25% of the rest magazines are sold at
= 0.0466 out of each shirt. 25% discount and rest at 16.66% discount
whose printing price was Rs. 12 per copy .
4. A shopkeeper marks his goods 20% above What is the overall gain or loss in the first
his cost price and gives 15% discount on month’s issue of magazine, if the magazine
the marked price. Find his gain%. could not realize the income from
A) 2% advertisements or other resources?
B) 8% A) 56%
C) 11% B) 62%
D) 6% C) 74%
E) 7%

D) 50% = Rs. 1.5

E) 68% It means in order to gain 20%, he should
sell 12 marbles for Rs.1.5
View Answer For Rs. 1 , he should sell 12/1.5 = 8
marbles
Option A
Solution: 9. A shopkeeper bought a DVD marked at Rs.
Total cost = Rs.50,000 200 at successive discounts of 10% and
Total sale price = 2000 * 9 + 6000 * 10 = 15% respectively. He spent Rs. 7 on
78,000 transport and sold the table for Rs.208
Profit% = (28000/50000)*100 = 56% .What will be his profit percentage ?
A) 58%
7. A dishonest trader marks up his goods by B) 44%
80% and gives discount of 25% . Besides C) 30%
he gets 20% more amount per kg from D) 50%
wholeseller and sells 10% less per kg to E) 62%
customer. What is the overall profit
percentage ? View Answer
A) 63%
B) 72% Option C
C) 88% Solution:
D) 55% Single equivalent discount for 10% and
E) 80% 15% = (15 + 10 – (15*10/100))%
= 23.5%
View Answer CP of DVD = 200*(100- 23.5)% = Rs.153
Expense on transport = Rs. 7
Option E Actual CP = 153 + 7 = Rs. 160
Solution: Profit % = [(208 – 160)/160]*100 = 30%
CP = 100/120 = 10/12
SP = 135/90 = 18/12 10. The cost of setting up a magazine is
Profit % = {[(18/12) – (10/12)]/(10/12)} Rs.2800. The cost of paper and ink is
*100 = 80% Rs.80/ 100 copies and printing cost is Rs.
160 / 100 copies. In the last month 2000
8. By selling 12 marbles for a rupee, a copies were printed but only 1500 copies
shopkeeper loses 20% . In order to gain could be sold at Rs. 5 each . Total 25%
20% in the transaction , he should sell the profit on the sale price was realized. There
marbles at the rate of how many marbles is one more resource of income from the
for a rupee? magazine which is advertising. What sum
A) 14 of money was obtained from the
B) 8 advertising in magazine?
C)11 A) Rs.1654
D) 9 B) Rs.1522
E) 22 C) Rs.1750
D) Rs.1975
View Answer
E) Rs.1800
Option B
SP of 12 marbles = Rs.1 , loss = 20% Option D
CP of 12 marbles = Rs. (1/0.8) = Rs. 1.25 Solution:
SP of 12 marbles at a gain of 20% Setup cost = Rs.2800
CP * 1.2 = 1.25 *1.2 Paper , ink = Rs. 1600

Printing cost = Rs. 3200 Option C

Total cost = Rs. 7600 Solution:
Total sale price = 1500*5 = 7500 A’ s discount = 2800
Let the amount obtained from advertising is B’s discount = 2400+640 = 3040
x, Required difference = 3040-2800 = Rs.240
then
(7500+x) – 7600 = 25% of 7500
=> x = 1975 3. Sonata sells a wrist watch to a wholeseller
making a profit of 10%. The wholesaler
sells it to the retailer making a profit of
10%. A customer purchases it by paying
1. A dealer offers a discount of 20% and still Rs.990. Thus the profit of retailer is
makes a profit of 20% and he further 2(3/11)% what is the cost incurred by the
allows 4 articles free on the sale of 12 Sonata to produce it?
articles. Find the ratio of cost price to A) Rs.755
market price. B) Rs.950
A) 1:2 C)Rs.850
B) 4:5 D) Rs.550
C) 3:7 E) Rs.800
D) 2:5
E) 5:7
View Answer

Solution:
Option A [((x*1.1)*1.1)*(1125/1100)] = 990
Solution: => x = 800
Formula : MP(1 – d%) = CP(1+g%)
MP(80/100) = CP(120/100)
CP/MP = 80/120———(1) 4. Fanta and Coke, there are two companies,
Now, selling the packs of cold-drinks. For the
16 articles given in the cost of 12 articles same selling price Fanta gives two
MP of one article = total /12——–(2) successive discounts of 10% and 25%.
CP of one article = total /16———(3) While Coke sells it by giving two
For one article: successive discounts of 15% and 20%.
CP/MP= (80/16)/(120/12) = 1/2 What is the ratio of their marked price?
A) 110:111
2. A and B are dealers of a bike company. B) 120:125
The price of a bike is Rs.28,000. A gives a C) 131:133
discount of 10% on whole , while B gives a D) 136:135
discount of 12% on the first Rs.20,000 and E) 140:141
8% on the rest Rs.8000. What is the
difference between their selling price?
A) Rs.110 View Answer
B) Rs.180
C) Rs.240 Option D
D) Rs.200 Solution:
E) Rs.90 Fanta *0.9*0.75 = Coke *0.85*0.80
Fanta/Coke = 136/135
View Answer

5. Profit on selling 10 candles equals selling 7. A person sold an electronic watch at Rs.
price of 3 bulbs. While loss on selling 10 96 in such a way that his percentage profit
bulbs equals selling price of 4 candles. is same as the cost price of the watch . If he
Also profit percentage equals to the loss sells it at twice the percentage profit of its
percentage and cost of a candle is half of previous percentage then find the new
the cost of a bulb. What is the ratio of selling price.
selling price of candle to the selling price A) Rs.132
of a bulb? B) Rs.120
A) 2:1 C) Rs.123
B) 3:2 D) Rs.100
C)7:9 E) Rs.110
D) 5:3
E) 3:1
View Answer

Solution:
Option B SP = x + (x*x)/100 = 96%
Solution: => x = 60
Candle —————— Bulb New , SP = 60+(60*120)/100 = Rs. 132
CP ….x ——————– y
SP…..a———————b
and y = 2x 8. A bookseller procures 40 books for Rs.
Profit = 10(a – x) = 3b 3200 and sells them at a profit equal to the
Loss = 10(y – b) = 4a selling price of 8 books. What is the selling
Profit% = (3b/10x)*100———–(1) price of one dozen books, if the price of
and Loss% = (4a/10y)*100———-(2) each book is same?
Again, A) Rs.1300
equating (1) & (2), we get B) Rs.1100
a/b = 3/2 C) Rs.800
D) Rs.1200
6. A person wants to reduce the trade tax so E) Rs.1000
he calculates his profit on the sale price
instead of on the cost price. In this way by
selling a article for Rs. 280 he calculates View Answer
his profit as 14(2/7)%. What is his actual
profit percentage ? Option D
A) 20.12% Solution:
B) 16.66% CP = Rs. 3200/40 = Rs.80
C) 15.66% Now SP of 40 books = CP of 40 books +
D) 22.21% SP of 8 books
E) 31.11% => SP of 32 books = 3200
SP of 1 book = Rs.100
Therefore,
View Answer Required SP of 1 dozen books = Rs. 1200
Option B
Solution: 9. A firm of readymade garments makes both
CP ————-SP men’sand women’s shirts. Its average profit
240…..(- 14 2/7)……280 is 6% of the sales. Its profit in men’s shirts
Actual profit% = (40/240)*100 = 16.66% average 8% of the sales and women’s shirts
comprise 60% of the output. What is the

average profit per sales rupee in women’s price whereas Rajeev calculates his on the cost
shirts. price. They find that the difference of their
A) 0.1243 profits Rs.150. If the selling price of both the m
B) 0.5416 are the same and both of them get 50% profit.
C) 0.0466 Find their selling price.
D) 0.5247 A) Rs. 620
E) 0.2451 B) Rs. 900
C) Rs.870
D) Rs.750
View Answer E) Rs.550
Option C View Answer
Option B
Solution:
Women’s shirts comprise = 60% Solution:
Men’s shirts comprise =40% selling price = [Diff. * 100 * (100 + 50)]/(50)^2
Average profit from men’s shirts = 8% of = [150 * 100 * 150 ]/ 2500 = 900
40 = 3.2 out of 40 A trader has 600kgs of rice , a part of which
Overall average profit = 6 out of 100 he sells at 15% profit and the remaining quantity
Average profit from women’s shirts = 2.8 at 20% loss. On the whole , he incurs an overall
out of 60 i.e. 0.0466 out of each shirt. loss of 6% .What is the quantity of rice he sold
at 20% loss?
10. Of the two varieties of rice available, A) 300kg
variety A is bought at Rs.32 per kg and B) 410kg
variety B at Rs.80 per kg. Two varieties of C) 360kg
rice are mixed together in the respective D) 210kg
ratio of 8:5 and the mixture is sold at Rs.72 E) 500kg
per kg. What per cent of profit View Answer
approximately the seller receives ? Option C
A) 50% Solution:
B) 40% Quantity of rice sold at 20% loss = x kg (let)
C) 30% Quantity of rice sold at 15% gain = (600 – x )
D) 55% kg
E) 43% (600 – x) * (115/100) + (x*80)/100 = (600 *
94)/100
=> x = 12600/35 = 360 kg
View Answer
A camel and a cart together cost Rs.
Option E 5000.If by selling the camel at a profit of 10%
Solution: and the cart at a loss of 10% a total profit of
Let 8 kg of first variety of rice and 5 kg of 2.5% is made ,then what is the cost price of the
second variety is mixed. camel ?
CP of 13 kg of rice = (8*32 + 5*32) = Rs. A) Rs.4500
656 B) Rs. 3125
SP of 13 kg of rice = 72*13 = Rs.936 C) Rs. 3000
Profit = 936 – 656 = Rs.280 D) Rs.2100
Profit% = (280/656)*100 = 43% E) Rs.3800
View Answer
Option B
Solution:
Let the cp of the camel and the cart be x and
Raman calculates his profit % on the selling (8000-x) resp.
sp of camel = 1.1x B) Rs.2 loss

sp of cart = 0.9(5000-x) C) Rs.2 profit
Therefore , D) Rs.4 loss
1.1x * 0.9(5000 – x) = 5000 * 1.025 E) None of these
=> x = Rs. 3125 View Answer
Option B
If there is a loss of 40% when a good is sold Solution:
at (2/5)th of its earlier selling price. Find the Total CP = 30 *9.50 + 40 * 8.50 =625
profit% after selling the good at a certain price. Total SP = 8.9(30+40) =623
A) 24.15% Loss = Rs.2
B) 31.3%
C) 47% If a shopkeeper sell a TV at 15% profit and a
D 35% DVD at 12% loss then he earns Rs. 540 as total
E) 50% profit but if he sells the TV at 12% loss and the
View Answer DVD at 15% proft then there is no loss or
Option E profit.Find the price of the TV and the DVD ?
Solution: A) Rs.11,000 and Rs. 2000
CP = (2/3) of SP B) Rs.15,000 and Rs. 3000
SP = (100+P) / 100 of CP C) Rs.11,000 and Rs. 6000
Equating both the above equations, D) Rs.10,000 and Rs.8000
Profit = 50% E) Rs.17,000 and Rs. 4000
View Answer
There are two watches of cost Rs. 800. One is Option D
sold at a profit of 16% and the other at a loss of Solution:
8%. If there is no loss or no gain in the whole . TV ……………… DVD
transaction, the cost price of the watch on which CP—–500…………….400
the shopkeeper gains is? SP—–+15%………… -12%
A) Rs. 400 P = 75…………… L = -48
B) Rs.740 Total profit = 75 – 48 = Rs. 27
C) Rs.504 27 *20 = Rs. 540
D) Rs.450 CP of TV = 500 * 20 = Rs . 10,000
E) Rs.645 CP of DVD = 400 * 20 = Rs. 8000
View Answer
Option A A cloth merchant uses 120cm scale while
Solution: buying,instead a meter scale ,but uses an 80 cm
profit …………….loss scale while selling the same cloth. If he offers a
+16 …………….. -8 discount of 20% on cash payment. Find the
———–0 profit percent.
8……………16 A) 40%
1:2 B) 35%
Therefore , C) 20%
price of watch sold at profit = (1/2) * 800 = Rs. D) 15%
400 E) 30%
price of watch sold at loss = 2 * 800 = Rs. 1600 View Answer
Option C
Niel bought 30kg rice at the rate of Solution:
Rs.9.50/kg and 40kg of rice at the rate of Rs. After discount = (80 * 120)/100 = 96
8.50/kg and mixed them. She told the mixture at Profit = 96 – 80 = 16
the rate of Rs. 8.90/kg. Find the total profit or Therefore , Profit% = (16*100)/80 = 20%
loss in the whole transaction.
A) Rs.4 profit

An article is marked 50% over its cost gain=1/3 3………………….4

price.Two successive discounts of 12% and 20%LOSS=
13(1/2)% are allowed on the marked price of the 1/5 5………………….4
article.Find the profit or loss percent after selling Make C.P same & we will get
at discount. 15………..20
A) 8% 15…………12
B) 10% 20-12 =8
C) 13% 8 =40
D) 14.18% 1 =5
E) 7.4% 15 =75
View Answer
Option D 2. The price of an article increase by 20% and
Solution: a man now get 10kg less, if he also reduce
Let the CP be Rs. 100 his consumption by 20%, then find how
SP = 150 * (88/100) * (86.5/100) = Rs. 114.18 much kg of article he used to purchase in
Therefore , normal price?
= (14.18/100)*100 =14.18% A) 15kg
B) 20kg
A trader marked his goods at such a price that C) 30kg
after allowing a discount of 12(1/2) % for cash D) 40kg
payment, he makes a profit of 20% . What is the
marked price of the good which costs Rs. 210 ? View Answer
A) Rs.300
Option C
B) Rs.210
Solution:
C) Rs.470 . 100
D) Rs. 288 80 120
E) Rs.200 120 -80 =40
View Answer 40/120 * T =10
Option D T = 30kg
Solution:
Required MP = [210 * (100+20)]/(100-12.5) = 3. A shopkeeper sell his goods at 25% loss
(210 *120)/87.5 = Rs. 288 but he uses false weight of 30%. Find the
loss or profit of shopkeeper in this whole
process?
A) 50/7% profit
1. If a person reduce his selling price of an
B) 50/3% profit
article by rs40 then the suggested profit of
C) 50/7% loss
33(1/3)% convert into loss of 20%. Find
D) 50/3% loss
the cost price?
A) Rs60 View Answer
B) Rs75
C) Rs100 Option A
D) Rs150 Solution:
. 1000
View Answer 700 750
750 – 700 = 50
Option B 50/700 *100 = 50/7% profit
Solution:
. C.P…………… 4. A shopkeeper sells an article at 25% profit.
…S.P Had he bought it for 10% loss and sold it
33(1/3)% for rs16 less, he would have earned 30%

profit. What is the actual cost price? Option B

A) 100 Solution:
B) 150 first we find C.P of both
C) 175 20% gain = 1/5
D) 200 SP is 1200, so 1+5 = 6 = 1200. SO 5 =
1000
View Answer 25……………………………….50/3
….. 20
Option D 10/3…………………………..5
Solution: 2:3
let C.P = 100 2/5*1000 = 400
CP………………….SP
100……………….125 7. A sold an article to B at the profit of 25%,
At 10% loss B sold it to C at loss of 10% and C sold it
90………………….117…..125- 117= 8 to D at the profit of 20%. If D paid rs27,
. +30% profit then how much A paid to buy this article?
8 =16 A) Rs20
1 =2 B) Rs15
100 =200 C) Rs12
D) Rs9
5. A dishonest milkman sells milk at cost
price but he mixes water and earns View Answer
14(2/7)%. Find the ratio of mixture and
milk in the mixture? Option A
A) 7 : 1 Solution:
B) 7 : 8 125/100 * 90/100 * 120/100 * X = 27
C) 1 : 7 X = rs20
D) 8 : 7
8. A man buys some toffees at 5 toffee in
View Answer 3rupee and same number of toffee at 5
toffee in rs4. He sold all of them at 5 toffee
Option D in 4 rupee. Find his overall gain or loss
Solution: percent?
milk : water A) 16(2/3)%
100 14(2/7) B) 10%
7:1 C) 20%
Milk =7 D) 14(2/7)%
Mixture = 7+1 =8
Mixture : milk View Answer
8:7
Option D
6. A man sells his two articles at Rs1200. At Solution:
one he gains 25% and at another he gains . Rs………..Qty
16(2/3)%. Overall he gains 20%. Find the . 3………….5
cost price of first article? . 4………….5
A) 500 C.P Rs7 10toffees
B) 400 He sold at 5toffees in Rs4 so for 10toffees
C) 600 he gets Rs8
D) 700 C.P =Rs27………. S.P = Rs28
Profit % = 1/7 *100 = 14(2/7) %
View Answer

9. By selling 144 hens Mahesh suffer a loss D) 15%

equal to the selling price of 6 hens. Find his E) 18%
loss percent?
A) 4%
B) 3% View Answer
C) 9%
D) 4(1/2)% Option A
Solution:
View Answer . MP…………SP
. 8……………. 7
Option A Gain – 5% = 1/20
Solution: CP………SP
loss = C.P – S.P 20……….21
S.P of 6 hen = C.P of 144 hens – S.P of 144 Make SP same.
hens CP…….SP……….MP
S.P of 150 hens = C.P of 144 hens 20……..21……….24
6/150 *100 = 4% loss MP – CP = 4
(4/20)*100= 20%
10. If a man wants to gain 33(1/3)% after
allowing a discount of 16(2/3)%. Then find 2. If 8kg of tea price costing Rs56/kg is
how much percent he has to increase his blended with 32kg of tea of Rs69/kg and
C.P to make M.P ? 25kg of Rs75/kg and the mixture is sold at
A) 33(1/3)% 20% profit. Find the selling price (in
B) 50% rupees) of mixture?
C) 60% A) 82.64
D) 66(2/3)% B) 83.64
C) 80
View Answer D) 85
E) 84.56
Option C
Solution:
gain 33(1/3)% =1/3 View Answer
C.P …………………..S.P
3…………………………4 Option B
Discount 16(2/3)% =1/6 Solution:
M.P…………………….S.P (8*56 + 32*69 + 25*75)/ 65 = 69.70
6………………………….5 (69.70/100) * 120 = 83.64
Now make S.P same and we will get..
C.P………….S.P……………M.P 3. If the price of an article increased by 25%
15……………20……………..24 and his expenditure increases by 15%, a
24-15 = 9 person gets 4kg less article. Find the
9/15 * 100 = 60% original quantity of article (in kg).
A) 50
B) 54
C) 45
1. A shopkeeper sold a T.V set for Rs17,940 D) 40
with a discount of 12.5% and Gained 5%. E) 48
If no discount is allowed then what will be
his gain percent?
A) 20% View Answer
B) 25%
C) 30%

Option A CP…………SP
Solution: 20…………23
100 640……….736
. 115…………..125 M.P = 736+64 = 800
125 – 115 =10 Profit % = 160/640* 100 = 25%
10/125 * T = 4
T = 125 * 4/10 = 50 6. 6. A man gets a profit of 28% after
allowing discount of 11(1/9)%. Find how
much percent the cost price should be
4. An article is sold at 25% profit. Had it been increased to make this Mark Price?
sold at Rs30 less then there would have A) 40%
been a loss of 25%. What was the cost B) 45%
price (in Rupees)? C) 44%
A) 75 D) 46%
B) 45 E) 52%
C) 60
D) 90
E) 72 View Answer
Option C
Gain – 28% CP………SP
Option C . 100………128
Solution: Discount 11(1/9)% = 1/9
Profit = 25% = 1/4 MP………..SP
CP………….SP 9…………….8
4………………5 Make SP same
Loss 25%= CP SP CP…………SP…………….MP
. 4…..3 100……….128……………144
In both SPs, difference = 5-3 = 2 MP – CP =44%
2=30
1=15 7. The sale price of an article including the
4=60 sales tax is Rs560. The rate of sales tax is
16(2/3)%. If the shopkeeper has made a
5. Even after reducing the marked price of a profit of 14(2/7)% then find the cost price
fan by Rs64, a shopkeeper makes a profit (in rupees)?
of 15%. If the cost price of fan is Rs640 A) 420
what percent of profit would have been B) 450
made if he had sold the fan at the market C) 500
price? D) 550
A) 20% E) 480
B) 25%
C) 30%
D) 40% View Answer
E) 34%
Option A
Solution:
View Answer Sales tax = 16(2/3)% = 1/6
After sales tax………………SP
Option B . 7………………………..6
Solution: Gain = 14(2/7)% = 1/7
Profit = 15% = 3/20. So CP………….SP

7…………….8 D) 30%
Make SP same E) 55%
CP…………SP……….sales tax
21………….24………….28
420………………………560 View Answer
8. A horse and a cow were sold for Rs49,500 Option C

each. The horse was sold at a loss 10% and Solution:
cow at a gain of 10%. The entire (600-400)/400 *100 = 200/400 * 100=50%
transaction resulted in?
A) Profit of Rs1000
B) Loss of Rs1000
1. An article is sold at 33(1/3)% profit. If it
C) No loss, no gain
had been sold at a profit of 40%,it would
D) Profit of Rs2020
have fetched Rs50 more. Find cost price of
E) Loss of Rs2000
article?
A) 700
View Answer B) 750
C) 600
Option B D) 650
E) 720
9. A manufacturer of a certain item can sell
all items that he can produce at the selling
price of Rs50 each. It cost him Rs30 in View Answer
materials and labour to produce each item
and he has overhead expenses of Rs5000 Option B
per week in order to operate the plant. The Solution:
number of units he should produce and sell 1st 33(1/3)% profit so CP = 3, and SP =
in order to make a profit of at least Rs3000 3+1 = 4
per week? 2nd 40% = 2/5. So CP = 5, SP = 7
A) 370 Now CP is same so make CP same
B) 350 CP…….. SP
C) 400 15………..20
D) 450 15………….21
E) 430 20 to 21 is + 1, so 1= 50 [increase in SP]
So 15=750
View Answer 2. The percentage of loss when an article is

sold at Rs60 is same as that of profit, when
Option C it is sold at Rs80.
Solution: The above mention profit or loss on the
50x – (30x + 5000) = 3000 article is?
20x = 8000 A) 14(2/7) %
x = 400 B) 16(2/3)%
C) 20%
10. A shopkeeper sold his article at cost price D) 25%
but he uses false weight and gives 400gm E) 30%
instead of 600gm. Find his loss or profit
percent?
A) 62% View Answer
B) 40%
C) 50%

Option A . 4:1
Solution: . 100 : 25% profit on selling milk on
CP = 60+ 80/2= 70 CP but he sold it 20% gain
Profit = 80-70=10 So: 25+20+ (25*20)/100= 50% total
Profit % = 10/70 * 100= 14(2/7)%
5. The price of coal is increased by 20%. By
3. A businessman sells a commodity at 10% what percent a family should decrease its
profit. If he had bought it 10% less and sold consumption so that expenditure remains
it for rs2 less, then he would have gained same?
16(2/3)%. What is the cost price of the A) 25%
commodity? B) 14(2/7)%
A) 32 C) 16(2/3)%
B) 48 D) 20%
C) 36 E) 13(1/3)%
D) 40
E) 30
View Answer

Solution:
Option B increased 20% = 1/5
Solution: Since there is increase, so decrease in
10% profit = 1/10. So CP = 10, SP = 10+1 consumption will be 1/(5+1) = 1/6 = 16
= 11 2/3%
Now make CP 10% less, CP becomes = 9, In there was decrease, so increase in
Now there is 16(2/3)% profit So SP consumption would have been 1/(5-1) = 1/4
becomes 21/2 = 25%
Original SP = 11, final = 21/2. Difference
is ½ 6. After selling 12 balls a man suffer a loss
So 1/2 == 2 [Rs 2 less] equal to cost price of 6 balls. Find loss
1 == 4 percent?
and 10 == 40 A) 100%
B) 50%
4. A dishonest shopkeeper sells milk at 20% C) 33(1/3)%
gain and also he add water in the ratio 4:1 D) 40%
in it. What is his total profit? E) 30%
A) 50%
B) 45%
C) 40% View Answer
D) 44%
E) 52% Option B
Solution:
loss = CP-SP
View Answer CP of 6 ball = CP of 12 ball – SP of 12 ball
SP of 12 ball = CP of 6 ball
Option A Loss % = 6/12*100= 50%
Solution:
In the case of milk & water. The milk
amount is consider as 100. Now during the 7. 7. A man bought a horse & a carriage for
comparison of water with milk, the water Rs60,000. He sold the horse at 15% profit
amount is taken as profit %. and the carriage at a loss of 6%. But still he
See here : M W gained of 1% on overall. The cost price of

the horse was? View Answer

A) 18000
B) 22000 Option B
C) 25000 Solution:
D) 20000 profit % = 16(2/3)% = 1/6. So CP = 6, and
E) 15000 SP = 6+1 = 7
Discount = 25% = 1/4 So MP = 4, SP = 4-1
=3
View Answer Make S.P Same in both cases
C.P…. S.P…….. M.P
Option D 18……. 21……… 28
Solution: Difference between CP and MP is 10
Horse carriage So 10/18*100 = 55.55%
15% ………..-6
. +1 10. Nikita bought 30kg of wheat at the rate of
7……………… 14 9.50/kg of wheat and the same amount of
1:2 wheat at the rate of Rs8.50 per kg and
1/3*60000= 20000 mixed them. She sold the mixture at the
rate of Rs 8.90/kg. Find her total profit or
loss in the whole transaction?
8. A customer saves Rs400 at the rebate of A) Rs2 profit
20% on market price of an article. If the B) Rs6 loss
cost price of the article for shopkeeper is C) Rs2 loss
Rs1200.Then find the profit percent of D) Rs6 profit
shopkeeper? E) Rs4 loss
A) 33(1/3)%
B) 25%
C) 20% View Answer
D) 16(2/3)%
E) 30% Option B
Solution:
C.P = 30*9.50 + 30*8.5 = 540
View Answer S.P = 60 * 8.90 = 534
So loss of Rs 6.
Option A
Solution:
20% of M.P = 400
M.P = 2000 1. A trader bought two horses for Rs 39,000.
S.P = 1600 He sold one at a loss of 20% and another at
C.P= 1200 a profit of 15%. If the selling price of each
Profit % = 400/1200* 100= 33(1/3)% horse is same, then what are their cost price
respectively?
9. A trader wants to earn 16(2/3)% after A) Rs 20,000 and Rs 19,000
allowing a discount of 25%. Find by how B) Rs 23,000 and Rs 16,000
much % he has to increase his cost price to C) Rs 24,000 and Rs 15,000
make M.P? D) Rs 21,000 and Rs 18,000
A) 50% E) None of these
B) 55.55%
C) 40%
D) 55% View Answer
E) 46.55%

Option B Option C
Solution: Solution:
. Horse 1 Horse 2 20% =1/5
CP 5*23=115 20*4=80 CP SP
SP 4*23=92 23*4=92 [to make 5 6
SP same] 5 6
CP= 115+80=195 = 39,000 5 6
=>1=200 =125 216
115=23000 *2=250 *2=432
80=16000 Ans=250
4. A dishonest dealer professes to sell his

2. The marked price of an article is 60% goods at 10% profit on Cost Price and also
above the cost price. When marked price is uses a false weight and gives 900 grams
increased by 30% and selling price is instead of 1 kg. Find his total gain.
increased by 20%, then the profit doubles. A) 11.11%
What is the original selling price if marked B) 22.22%
price is Rs 3200? C) 21.11%
A) Rs 2500 D) 21.1%
B) Rs 3000 E) 23.33%
C) Rs 2000
D) Rs 4160
E) Rs 5000 View Answer
Option B
900 gms in place of 1000 gm
Option A So profit% is (1000-900)/900 * 100 =
Solution: 100/9 %
CP = 10, so MP = 16 10% Profit is on CP also
MP = 3200, so CP = 2000 So required profit% is
Now See from options 10 + 100/9 + 10*(100/9)/100 – successive
Pick A) 2500 formula
2500 – 2000 = 500 (profit)
If 20% of 2500 is increased, then We will 5. A man buys some toffees at 3 in Re. 1 and
get Rs 500 more, means the profit will get some at 3 in Rs 2 and sold them at 1 in Re.
doubled as before 1. Find his gain or loss %.
So A) is answer A) 200% loss
B) 200% profit
3. An article passes successfully in the hand C) 100% loss
of three traders. Each trader sold it further D) 100% profit
at a gain of 20% of the cost price. If the last E) 150 % profit
trader sold it for Rs 432 then what was the
cost price?
A) Rs 125 View Answer
B) Rs 256
C) Rs 250 Option D
D) Rs 432 Solution:
E) Rs 500 . Quantity Rupee
CP 3 1
CP 3 2
View Answer SP= 1 1 (*3 to make

quantity equal) A) 15
hence Sp 3 3 B) 12
Total Cp of 6 toffee= 3 C) 20
Sp og 6 toffee=6 D) 16
hence %p=100% E) 13
6. A trader wants to increase his cost price in View Answer

such a way that after giving 25% discount
he earns 20%profit. Find how much percent Option B
he increases his Cost Price? Solution:
A) 60% Loss=25%=1/4 => CP:SP=4:3 ;SP=60
B) 45% hence CP=80
C) 50% Profit=25%=1/4 => CP:SP=4:5 ; CP=80
D) 40% hence SP=100
E) None of these for gaining 25% in Rs 100 item he has to
sell an item of Rs 80; In Rs 80 12 oranges.
View Answer 9. A person sold an article at 16 (2/3)% profit

on Selling Price. Afterwards when the cost
Option A price reduced by 10% then he also reduced
Solution: the selling price by 10%. His percentage of
discount=25% =1/4 profit on cost price will be?
MP: SP=4:3 A) 20%
Profit=20%=1/5 B) 21%
CP:SP= 5:6 C) 19%
make ratio equal D) 25%
MP:CP:SP=8:5:6 E) 26 %
=3/5*100=60%
7. On selling 15 balls at Rs 400 there is loss View Answer

equal to Cost Price of 5 balls. The cost
price of a ball is? Option A
A) 20 Solution:
B) 30 Profit on SP= 1/6
C) 40 SP:CP=6:5 multiply by 10 for easy
D) 50 calculation= 60:50
E) 60 60-6 : 50-5=54:45
=(54-45)/45*100=20%
View Answer 10. A shopkeeper allows 2% discount and

gives 1 article free on purchase of 6
Option C articles. He earns 40% profit during the
Solution: transaction. By what percent above the cost
loss= CP-SP price he marked his good.
CP of 5=CP of 15- SP of 15 A) 50%
CP of 10=SP of 15=400 B) 60%
CP of 1 =40 C) 42 (6/7)%
D) 66 (2/3)%
8. By selling 12 oranges for Rs 60 a man E) None of these
losses 25%. The number of oranges he has
to sell for Rs 100 so as to gain 25% is?

View Answer SP = CP+P = 5+1 = 6……(1)

Discount% = 16 2/3% = 50/3% = 1/6
Option D (discount = 1, MP = 6)
Solution: Mp – discount = SP
Discount=2%=1/50 MP:SP=50:49 6 – 1 = 5…………(2)
Profit=40%=2/5=> CP:SP=5:7 Make SP equal in both equations (1) and
MP:SP:CP=50:49:35 (2)
This 35 is the CP of (6+1) hence the CP for Multiply (1) by 5 and (2) by 6
6 will be 30 so CP : SP : MP = 25 : 30 : 36
(50-30)/30*100= 66 (2/3)% So see CP and MP, required % = (36-
25)/25 * 100 = 44%
3. Three successive discounts of 20%, 25%

1. By selling 20 articles, a person gains CP of and 16 2/3% is equivalent to
5 articles. Find the profit% incurred by A) 50% profit
him. B) 56 2/3% profit
A) 33 1/3% C) 40% loss
B) 25% D) 125/3% loss
C) 20% E) 25/6% profit
D) 16 2/3%
E) None of these
View Answer

Solution:
Option B Use successive formula:
Solution: a + b + a*b/100
Profit = SP – CP So – 20 – 25 + 20*25/100 = -40%
CP of 5 articles = SP of 20 article – CP of Next: -40 – 50/3 + (50)(50/3)/100 = -50%
20 articles OR
So CP of 25 articles = SP of 20 articles 20% = 1/5 5 -> 4
Profit% = 5/20 * 100 = 25% 25% = 1/4 4 -> 3
16 2/3% = 1/6 6 -> 5
2. A person wants to sell his goods at 20%
profit after allowing a discount of 16 2/3%
on marked price. How much % above the
cost price should he mark his article?
A) 20%
B) 36 2/3%
C) 34 5/6%
D) 44%
E) 38%
View Answer
Option D
Solution:
Use formula:
MP = (100+p%)/(100-d%) * CP
OR
Profit%= 20% = 1/5 (profit = 1, CP = 5)

Cancel out like this: View Answer

Option E
Solution:
A to B to C
A to B 10% loss, 10% = 1/0. So SP for A =
10-1 = 9
B to C 11.11% loss, 11.11% = 1/9, so SP
for B = 9-1 = 8
C to A 12.5% profit, 12.5% = 1/8, so SP for
C or CP for A = 1+8 = 9
A first sold to B at 9, and after he got from
C at 9, so no profit no loss
6. After selling an article at some price, a

trader gain 20% on the selling price. Find
his profit% on the cost price.
A) 50%
B) 33 1/3%
C) 16 2/3%
D) 25%
4. After selling a table worth Rs 12000 at E) 15 1/5%
20% loss, a trader buys a TV with the same
money. Next he sold the TV at 20% profit.
What is his profit/loss in the whole View Answer
transaction? Option D
A) Rs 480 loss Solution:
B) Rs 450 loss Profit = 20% on SP
C) Rs 480 gain 20% = 1/5, (1 – profit, 5 – SP)
D) No profit no loss CP = SP – Profit
E) Rs 420 gain 4=5–1
so profit% on CP = profit/CP *100 = 1/4 *
100 = 25%
View Answer
Option A 7. A man bought some toffees at the rate of 3
Solution: toffees per Re. and same number at the rate
12000 – 2400 (20% loss) = 9600 of 2 toffees per Re. He mixes them and
9600 + 1920 (20% profit on 9600) = 11520 sold 3 toffees for Rs 2. Find his
So 12000 – 11520 = 480 Rs loss profit/loss% in the whole transaction.
A) 20% loss
5. A sold a watch to B at 10% loss. B sold it B) 20% profit
to C at 11.11% loss and c again sold it to A C) 60% loss
at 12.5% profit. How much profit/loss % is D) 60% profit
incurred by A? E) None of these
A) 10% profit
B) 12% profit
C) 10% loss View Answer
D) 15% loss Option D
E) No profit no loss Solution:
Let he buys 6 toffees

Case 1: 3 toffees per Re so 6 toffees for Rs Option C

2 Solution:
Case 2: 2 toffees per Re so 6 toffees for Rs Profit is 20%. So
3 1000 gm + 20% of 1000 gm = 1200 gm
Total CP of 12 toffees = 2+3 = 5 so CP of 1200 gm = SP of 800 gm
Now he sold at 3 for Rs 2. So 12 toffees for Sp profit% = (1200-800)/800 * 100 = 50%
Rs 8
Now CP = Rs 5, SP = Rs 8, so profit% = 10. A loss of 20% is made by selling an article.
3/5 * 100 = 60% profit Had it been sold for Rs 240 more, there
would have been a profit of 10%. What
8. A shopkeeper sold his articles at cost price. would be the selling price of the article if it
But he used false weights and gives 800 gm is sold at 25% profit?
instead of 1 kg. Find his profit%. A) Rs 950
A) 16 2/3% B) Rs 1020
B) 20% C) Rs 975
C) 10% D) Rs 1000
D) 33 1/3% E) Rs 1075
E) None of these
View Answer
View Answer
Option D
Option E Solution:
Solution: Loss = 20% = 1/5 (loss = 1, CP = 5)
CP of 1000 gm = SP of 800 gm CP – Loss = SP
So gain% = (1000-800)/800 * 100 = 25% 5 – 1 = 4……….(1)
Profit% = 10% = 1/10 (Profit = 1, CP = Rs
9. A trader sold his goods at 20% profit and 10)
along with this he used weights of 800 gm CP + P = SP
instead of 1 kg. Find his total profit%. 10 + 1 = 11 …….(2)
A) 40% Make CP same in both equations (1) and
B) 45% (2) by multiplying (1) by 2. SO
C) 50% 10 – 2 = 8
D) 55% And 10 + 1 = 11
E) 60% So first, SP was 8, now is 11
So (11-8) -> 240
3 -> 240
View Answer So 10 (CP) -> 240/3 * 10 = 800
So after 25% profit SP -> 1000

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1. Out of a sum of Rs 850, a part was lent at 3. A certain sum of money amounts to
6% SI and the other at 12% SI. If the Rs.1300 in 2 years and to Rs. 1525 in 3.5
interest on the first part after 2 years is years. Find the sum and the rate of interest.
equal to the interest on the second part after A) Rs850, 10%
4 years, then the second sum is B) Rs900, 12%
A) Rs350 C) Rs800, 13%
B) Rs280 D) Rs1000,15%
C) Rs170 E) None
D) Rs220
E) None View Answer
View Answer Option D

Solution:
Option C 1525-1300= 225 for 1.5 yrs (3.5-2)
Solution: so for one yr 225/1.5= 150
Let the first part be x then second part be then for 2 yrs interest is 150+150=300
850-x. Then principal 1300-300=1000.
(x*6*2)/100 = [(850-x)*12*4]/100 Now 150/1000*100= 15%
x= 850*4 -4x
5x=850*4 4. The simple interest on a certain sum of
x=680 money for 3 years at 8% per annum is half
Then second part 850-680=Rs 170. the compound interest on Rs. 4000 for 2
years at 10% per annum. The sum placed
2. A sum of Rs. 550 was taken as a loan. This on simple interest is:
is to be paid back in two equal installments. A) Rs1800
If the rate of interest be 20% compounded B) Rs1750
annually, then the value of each installment C) Rs2000
is : D) Rs1655
A) Rs360 E) None
B) Rs280
C) Rs250 View Answer
D) Rs320
E) None Option B
Solution:
View Answer CI =[4000 *(1 + 10/100)2 – 4000]
=4000*11/10*11/10 – 4000
Option A =Rs840.
Solution: Then Sum in SI 420 (ie840/2)=
Let x = equal installment at the end of one (P*3*8)/100
year( rate% annually) . =Rs1750.
Now 1st year,
P =550, 5. A Woman took a loan of Rs. 15,000 to
Interest = (550*20*1)/100 = 110. purchase a mobile. She promised to make
Now, at the beginning of 2nd year, the payment after three years. The company
P =550 + 110 – x charges CI at 20% per annum for the same.
Interest at the end of 2nd year, But, suddenly the company announces the
= [(660 – X) *20*1]/100 = 132 –x/5. rate of interest as 25% per annum for the
Hence,total installment, last one year of the loan period. What extra
2x = 550 + 110 + 132 – x/5 amount she has to pay due to the
2x + x/5= 792 announcement of new rate of interest?
x = 360. A) Rs1230
B) Rs1135

C) Rs1080 S.I. for last 6 months = 105*10*1/100* 2

D) Rs1100 =Rs5.25
E) None So, amount at the end of 1 year = Rs. (100
+ 5 + 5.25) = Rs. 110.25
View Answer Effective rate = (110.25 – 100) = 10.25%
Option C 8. A person borrows Rs. 3000 for 2 years at
Solution: 5% p.a. simple interest. He immediately
15,000 *(1+20/100)2[ (1+25/100) – lends it to another person at 6 ¼ %p.a for 2
(1+20/100)] 15,000*120/100*120/100 years. Find his gain in the transaction per
[125/100-120/100] 15000*144/100(5/100) year.
150*144*5/100=1080 A) Rs42
B) Rs39.25
6. The ratio of the amount for two years under C) Rs35
compound interest annually and for one D) Rs37.5
year under simple interest is 6:5. When the E) None
rate of interest is same, then the value of
rate of interest is: View Answer
A) 20%
B) 15% Option D
C) 18% Solution:
D) 22% Gain in 2 yrs =[(3000*25/4*2/100)-
E) None (3000*2*5/100)] 375-300=75.
Gain in 1yr=75/2=37.5
View Answer
9. If the difference between CI and SI earned
OptionA on a certain amount at 20% pa at the end of
Solution: 3 years is Rs.640, find out the principal.
[P(1+r/100)2]/[P(1+r*1/100)]=6/5 A) Rs5500
1+r/100=6/5 B) Rs6500
r/100=1/5 C) Rs4500
r=20% D) Rs5000
E) None
7. An automobile financier claims to be
lending money at simple interest, but he View Answer
includes the interest every six months for
calculating the principal. If he is charging Option D
an interest of 10%, the effective rate of Solution:
interest becomes: SI-CI for 3 yrs =Pr2/1003*(300+r)
A) 9.5% 640=P*202/1003*320
B) 8% 640=(P*20*20/100*100*100)*320
C) 10.25% P=Rs5000
D) 10%
E) None 10. If the simple interest on a certain sum of
money is 4/25 of the sum and the rate per
View Answer cent equals the number years, then the rate
of interest per annum is:
Option C A) 4%
Solution: B) 5%
Let the sum be Rs. 100. Then, C) 8%
S.I. for first 6 months = 100*10*1/100*2 D) 10%
=Rs5 E) None

View Answer P*(r+2)*5/100-P*r*5/100=450

5P(r+2-r)/100=450
Option A P=Rs4500.
Solution:
Let the principal be Rs x.
Then the SI =4/25x 3. Stephen borrowed some money at 6% for
Rate of interest = Time the first 4 years, 8% for the next 6 years
r= (100*4/25x)/ x*r and 11% for the period beyond 2 years. If
r2 =400/25 the total interest paid by him at the end of
r=20/5=4% eleven years is Rs 5640, how much money
did he borrow?
A) Rs 10000
B) Rs 6000
1. A sum of Rs. 10,000 is borrowed at 8% per C) Rs 8000
annum compounded annually. If the D) Rs 9000
amount is to be paid in three equal E) None
installments, the annual installment will be
A) Rs 3520.25
B) Rs 3880.335 View Answer
C) Rs 4200.15
D) Rs 4530.225 Option B
E) None Solution:
Let the sum be P. Then,
(P*6*4/100) + (P*8*6/100) +
View Answer (P*11*2/100)=5640.
24P/100+48P/100+22P/100=5640.
Option B 94P/100=5640==>P=6000.
Solution:
Let each installment be x, 4. A financier lend money at simple interest,
10000=x/(1+8/100) + x/(1+8/100)2 + but he includes the interest every six
x/(1+8/100)3 months for calculating the principal. If he is
10000=x{25/27 + (25/27) 2 + (25/27) 3} changing an interest of 10%, the effective
=x*25/27(1 + 25/27 + 625/729) rate of interest becomes?
=25x/27 (2029/729) A) 10%
x =3880.335 B) 11.5%
C) 10.25%
D) 12%
2. A sum was put at simple interest at a E) None
certain rate for 5 years. Had it been put at
2% higher rate, it would have fetched Rs.
450 more. Find the sum? View Answer
A) Rs 4500
B) Rs 3200 Option C
C) Rs 3800 Solution:
D) Rs 4200 Let the sum be Rs. 100. Then,
E) None S.I. for first 6 months = (100 * 10 * 1/2)/
100] = Rs.5
Next 6 months 10% of 5 is Rs 2 is added.
View Answer S.I. for last 6 months =Rs.[(102 * 10 *
1/2)/100] = Rs.5.25
Option B So, amount at the end of 1 year = Rs. (100
Solution:

+ 5 + 5.25) = Rs. 110.25 7. A borrows 5000 at simple interest. At the

R = (110.25 – 100) = 10.25% end of 3 years, he again borrows 3000 and
finally pays 2340 as interest after 6 years
5. Ragav purchases a coat for Rs.2400 cash or from the time he made the first borrowing.
for Rs.1000 cash down payments and two Find the rate of interest per annum.
monthly installments of Rs.800 each. Find A) 4%
the rate of interest. B) 5.5%
A) 80% C) 6%
B) 100% D) 4.5%
C) 110% E) None
D) 120%
E) None
View Answer

Solution:
Option D Let r be the rate of interest
Solution: 5000*3x/100 + 8000*3x/100 = 2340
Amount as a principal for 2 month = 2400 150x + 240x = 2340
– 1000 = 1400 X=6
At the rate of r% per annum after 2 months,
Rs.1400 will amount to Rs 1400 +
(1400*r*2/100*12) 8. Arav fixes the rate of interest 5% per
Total amount for 2 installments at the end annum for first 3 years and for the next 4
of second month years 6 percent per annum and for the
Rs800+(800+(800*r*1/100*12)) period beyond 7 years, 7 percent per
Then 1400 + 2800*r/1200=1600+ annum. If Mr. Kumar lent out Rs.2500 for
800*r/1200 11 years, find the total interest earned by
R=120% him?
A) 1650
B) 1565
6. The difference between simple interest and C) 1840
compound interest on Rs. 1200 for one year D) 1675
at 10% per annum reckoned half-yearly is: E) None
A) Rs.3
B) Rs.3.5
C) Rs.4 View Answer
D) Rs.5
E) None Option D
Solution:
5% for 3 years = 15%
View Answer 6% for 4 years = 24%
7.5% for 4 years = 28%
Option A 67% of 2500 = 1675
Solution:
SI=1200*10*1/100=120
CI half yearly ={1200*(1+5/100)2 – 9. A certain sum of money amounts to rupees
1200}=123 2900 at 4% per annum in 4 years. In how
Difference =123-120=3 many years will it amount to rupees 5000 at
the same rate?
A) 30
B) 25

C) 22 C) Rs. 11012.14
D) 18 D) Rs. 12500
E) None E) None

Option B Option A
Solution: Solution:
2900 = p + p*(4/100)*4, p = 2500 SI= 20,000*15*3/100=9000
5000 = 2500 + 2500*(4/100)*t Amount=20,000+9000=29,000
5000=2500+100t Now CI= 29,000*(1+12/100)2 = 29,000 *
t =25 28/25 * 28/25 = 36,377.6
A-P=36, 377.6-29000=7377.6
After 5yrs 7377.6+9000=16,377.6
10. Rs.100 doubled in 5 years when
compounded annually. How many more 2. A certain sum is invested for certain time.
years will it take to get another Rs.200 It amounts to Rs. 600 at 10% per annum.
compound interest? But when invested at 5% per annum, it
A) 5 amounts to Rs. 400. Find the time.
B) 6 A) 40 years
C) 8 B) 75 years
D) 10 C) 50 years
E) None D) 60 years
E) None
View Answer
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Option A
Solution: Option A
Rs.100 invested in compound interest Solution:
becomes Rs.200 in 5 years. 600-P=P*10*t/100 —>1===>6000-10P=Pt
The amount will double again in another 5 400-P=P*5*t/100—->2===>8000-20P=Pt
years. Equate 1 and 2 6000-10P=8000-
i.e., the amount will become Rs.400 in 20P==>P=200
another 5 years. Substitute P in 1 then
So, to earn another Rs.200 interest, it will 400=200*5*t/100==>40yrs.
take another 5 years.
3. A lent Rs. 8000 to B for 2 years and Rs
6000 to C for 4 years on simple interest at
the same rate of interest and received Rs
1. Mosses invested Rs. 20,000 in a scheme at 1840 in all from both of them as interest.
simple interest @ 15% per annum. After The rate of interest per annum is
three years he withdrew the principal A) 4.6%
amount plus interest and invested the entire B) 8.4%
amount in another scheme for two years, C) 6.3%
which earned him compound interest @ D) 10%
12% per annum. What would be the total E) None
interest earned by Mosses at the end of 5
years?
A) Rs. 16377.6 View Answer
B) Rs. 10152.3

Option A 6. What will be the amount if sum of

Solution: Rs.10,00,000 is invested at compound
rate of interest be r% interest for 3 years with rate of interest
Then 11%, 12% and 13% respectively?
8000*2*R/100 + 6000*4*R/100 = 1840 A) Rs.14,04,816
160R+240R = 1840 B) Rs.12,14,816
400R = 1840 C) Rs.11,35,816
R = 4.6 % p.a D) Rs.16,00,816
E) None
4. A Man lends Rs. 1540 for five years and
Rs. 1800 for four years. If he gets Rs. 1788
as interest on both amounts, what is the rate View Answer
of interest ?
A) 10% Option A
B) 12% Solution:
C) 15% Here P=10,00,000 R1=11 R2=12 R3=13
D) 8% Amount after 3 yrs
E) None =p(1+R1/100)(1+R2/100)(1+R3/100)
10,00,000*(1+11/100)(1+12/100)(1+13/10
0)=14,04,816.
View Answer
7. Two persons P and Q borrowed
Option B Rs.40,000/- and Rs.60,000/- respectively
Solution: from R at different rates of simple interest.
Let the interest rate be r% The interest payable by P at the end of the
We know that, first four years and that payable by Q at the
S.I = PTR/100 end of the first three years is the same. If
=> (1540 x 5 x r)/100 + (1800 x 4 x r)/100 the total interest payable by P and Q for
= 1788 one year is Rs.8,400/- then at what rate did
=> r = 178800/14900 = 12% Q borrow the money from R?
A) 8
5. If a sum of Rs.8000 lended for 20% per B) 10
annum at compound interest then the sum C) 12
of the amount will be Rs.13824 in D) 9
A) 2 years E) None
B) 1year
C) 3years
D) 4years View Answer
E) None
Option B
Solution:
View Answer 40000*4*R1/100=60000*3*R2/100
R1=9/8R2
Option C 1yr interest
Solution: 40000*1*r1/100+60000*1*R2/100=8400
P = Rs.8000, R = 20% per annum 4R2+6R2=84
P(1 + R/100)n Then substitute 4(9/8R2)+6R2=84==>
Rs.13824 = 8000 * (1 + 20/100)n R2=8
(12/10)3 = (12/10)n
n=3 8. In what time will Rs 390625 amount to Rs
456976 at 4% compound interest?
A) 4

B) 5 View Answer
C) 8
D) 6 Option C
E) None Solution:
P*(1+r/100)=A
75000*(100+r)/100=(75000+12000)87000
View Answer 100+r=116==>r=16%
15…………….20
Option A …………16
Solution: Ratio 4:1
P(1+r/100)t = A Total 5 == 75000
390625(1+4/100)t = 456976 1 ? == Rs15000.
(1+1/25)t = 456956 / 390625
(26/25)t = (26/25)4
T=4
1. Reena is borrowed a sum of RS. 6000 from
Raveena at the rate of 14% for 2 years. She
9. The difference between C.I. and S.I. on a then added some more money to the
certain sum of money at 10% per annum borrowed sum and lent it to Sameera at the
for 3 years is Rs. 620. Find the principal if rate of 18% of simple interest for the same
it is known that the interest is compounded time. If Reena gained Rs. 650 in the whole
annually. transaction , then what sum did he lend to
A) Rs. 2,00,000 Sameera?
B) Rs. 20,000 A) Rs.6427.12
C) Rs. 10,000 B) Rs.8015.41
D) Rs. 1,00,000 C) Rs.6472.22
E) None D) Rs.7541.2
E) Rs.6758.2
View Answer
View Answer
Option B
Solution: Option C
diff between CI and SI =P * r2/1003 * Solution:
(300+r) Let the money lent to Sameera be Rs.x
620=p*100/1003 * 310 Therefore ,
P=Rs20,000 x*(18/100)*2 – 6000*(14/100)*2 = 650
=> x= 6472.22
10. Shanthi borrowed Rs.75,000.00 from two
banks at compound interest compound 2. The rate of interest on a sum of money is
annually. One bank charges interest at the 4% per annum for the first 2 years , 6% per
rate of 15% per year and the other bank at annum for the period next 4 years, 8% per
20% per year. If at the end of the year, annum for the period beyond 6 years.If the
shanthi paid Rs.12,000.00 as the total simple interest accrued by the sum for a
interest to the two banks, how much did she total period of 9 years is Rs. 1680 ,what is
borrow from the second bank? the sum ?
A) 18000 A) Rs.3000
B) 20000 B) Rs.5000
C) 15000 C) Rs.4700
D) 19000 D) Rs.5500
E) None E) Rs.7580


Solution:
Option A Difference = [sum * r^2 (300 + r)]/(100)^3
Solution: = [10000 * 3 * 3 (300+3)]/(100)^3 = 27.27
SI at the rate of 4% for 2 years ,
=( P* 4*2)/100 = 8P/100
SI at the rate of 6% for 4 years , 5. Arjun lent out a sum of money at
(P*6*4)/100 = 24P/100 compound interest rate of 30% per annum
SI for the next 3 years for 2 years .It would fetch Rs. 500 more if
SI = (P*8*3)/100 = 24P/100 interest is compounded half –yearly.
Total SI = 8P/100 + 24P/100 + 24P/100 A) Rs.8000
=>P = (1680*100 )/56 = 3000 B) Rs.8041.12
C) Rs.8145
3. The simple interest on a certain sum for 2 D) Rs.8457.2
years at the rate of 5% per annum is E) Rs.8333.33
Rs.160. What would be the difference of
compound interest and simple interest for
the same period and at the same rate of View Answer
interest?
A) Rs.2 Option E
B) Rs.10 Solution:
C) Rs.6 P[1+(15/100)]^4 – P[1 +(30/100)]^2 = 500
D) Rs.4 => P = 8333.33
E) Rs.8
6. At what rate of % per annum will Rs.2304
View Answer amount to Rs. 2500 in 2 years
compounded annually.
Option D A) 5.2%
Solution: B) 4.16%
For 2 years C) 3.45%
SI = 5* 2= 10 % of the sum D) 4.5%
CI = 5 + 5+ (5*5)/100 = 10.25% of the sum E) 3.2%
required diff. = 10.25 – 10 = 0.25% of the
sum
Therefore , View Answer
the required diff. = (160/10) * 0.25 = Rs.4
Option B
Solution:
4. What is the difference between CI and SI Shortcut::
,if sum is Rs.10,000 for 3 years at the rate 2304 == 2500
of 3%? 576 == 625
A) Rs.42 Take square roots
B) Rs.30 24 == 25
C) Rs.27.27 diff. = 1
D) Rs.35 = (1/24) * 100 = 4.16%
E) Rs.25
7. The ratio of the amount for 2 years under
View Answer compound interest annually and for 1 year
under simple interest is 5:4 when the rate of
interest is same then find the rate of

interest? E) 4:5
A) 20%
B) 25%
C) 60% View Answer
D) 30%
E) 40% Option D
Solution:
6……………..8
View Answer ………7
1 : 1
Option B
Solution:
rate /100 = 5/4 -1 10. What is the ratio of the simple interest
rate = 25% earned by certain amount for 4 years and 8
years at the same rate of interest?
A) 3:2
8. Anu borrowed Rs.800 at rate of interest B) 2:1
10% . He repaid Rs.400 at the end of first C) 1:2
year.What is the amount required to repay D) 4:3
at the end of second year to discharge his E) 3:5
loan which was calculated at compound
interest?
A) Rs.650 View Answer
B) Rs.528
C) Rs.490 Option C
D) Rs.780 Solution:
E) Rs.472 ratio = 4PR / 8PR = 1 : 2
View Answer 1. A man with a sum of Rs3903 wants to

Option B deposit in the bank account of his two sons
so that both will get equal money after 5yrs
Solution:
Amount paid at the end of 1 year = 800[1 and 7yrs respectively at the rate of 4%
+ 10/100] = 880 compounded annually. Find the part of
Amount left as principal for the second amount deposited into the account of first
year = 880-400 = 480 son?
Amount to be paid after 2nd year = 480 [1 + A) 2028
10/100] = Rs.528 B) 2400
C) 3000
D) 1250
9. Sahil has lent some money to Anita at 6%
per annum and Sheetal at 8% per annum.
At the end of the year he has gain the View Answer
overall interest at 7% per annum.In what Option A
ratio has he lent the money to Anita and Some Extra:
Sheetal? A( 1+4/100)5 = B(1+4/100)7
A) 3:8 A/B = (1+4/100)² = 676/625
B) 1:2 676+625 = 3903
C) 2:5 1= 3
D) 1:1 676 = 2028

2. The ratio of difference between P = 1000 = 2000

compounded interest and simple interest for S.I = 4*10 = 40% of 2000 = rs800
3years to the difference between C.I and S.I
for 2years is 31 : 10. What is rate of percent 4. What will be the difference between
per annum ? compound interest on sum of 3000 for
A) 20% 1(1/2) yrs. When the interest is
B) 25% compounded annually and half yearly
C) 16(2/3)% respectively if rate is 20% compounded
D) 10% annually?
A) 30
B) 33
View Answer C) 36
D) 39
Option D
Some Extra:
Principal View Answer
AAA
. BB Option B
. B Some Extra:
. C Compound Annually ……..C.I = 960
Difference between C.I & S.I for 3yrs = Compound half yearly ………. C.I = 993
3B+C Difference = 993 -960 = 33
Difference between C.I & S.I for 2yrs = B
Now …. (3B+C)/B = 31/10 5. If a principal becomes triple in 4yrs at C.I
B = 10 then find in how many years it will be nine
C=1 fold?
Rate = C/B = 1/10 = 10% A) 8yrs
B) 12yrs
3. A certain sum is lent for 3yrs at 10% C) 10yrs
compound interest p.a. if the C.I for the 3rd D) 16yrs
year is 242. Then what will be the S.I for
4yrs?\
A) 400 View Answer
B) 800 Option A
C) 600 Some Extra:
D) 1000 In C.I ‘P’ increases like…..
P……….3P………….9P
. 4 4
View Answer
4+4 = 8yrs
Option B
6. If the difference between C.I and S.I at
Some Extra:
R – 10% = 1/10 ….. (10)³ = 1000, let 20% rate of interest ‘is 480. Then find the
P=1000 principal amount?
. 1000 A) 3600
100……………..100…………….100 B) 3750
. 10……………….10 C) 4000
. 10 D) 4750
. 1
C.I for 3rd yr = 121
View Answer
121 = 242
1=2
Option B D) 10417.5
Some Extra:
20% =1/5……….(5)T………=(5)³=
125=principal View Answer
In 3yrs difference will always come
3A + 1 = (3*5)+1 =16 Option D
16 = 480 Some Extra:
1 =30 . 20000
125 =3750 SI for 1 year = 20000*15/100 = Rs 3000
3000…………………..3000………………
7. A sum of Rs13,360 was borrowed at ……3000
8(3/4)% p.a C.I and paid back in 2yrs in . 450…………………
two equal installments. What was the …..450
amount of each installment? . 45
A) 5769 0
B) 7569 . 67
C) 7009 .5
D) 7500 = 9000 + 1350 + 67.5 = 10417.5
10. S.I on a sum for 3yrs at any rate of interest

View Answer is 450 while C.I on the same sum at the
same rate for 2yrs is 315. Find the sum and
Option B rate percent?
Some Extra: A) 5% , 1500
8(3/4) = 7/80 B) 10%, 1500
80/87 * 167/87 * installments =13360 C) 5%,2000
Installments = Rs7569 D) 10%,2000
8. If a sum of Rs16 becomes Rs81 in 4yrs

then find the rate of interest at compound View Answer
interest?
A) 33(1/3)% Option B
B) 40% Some Extra:
C) 50% . P
D) 66(2/3)% 1st yr150…………….. 2nd yr150
……………………………………………
….15
View Answer 15 = 10% of 150
So R = 10%
Option C P = 1500
Some Extra:
4√16 : 4√81
2:3
3 -2 = 1 1. Find the compound interest on Rs36,000 at
1/2* 100 = 50% a rate in which Rs216 becomes Rs343 in
3years and the time is 2years?
9. Find the C.I on Rs20,000 at 15% rate of A) Rs12000
interest in 3yrs? B) Rs12500
A) 10400.5 C) Rs13000
B) 10500.5 D) Rs13500
C) 10517.5 E) Rs14200

View Answer 10 =14500

1=1450
Option C 3=4350
Solution:
first we find the rate 4. If the difference between C.I and S.I is
3√216 : 3√343 rs256 at 20% rate of interest in 3years. Find
6:7 the amount on C.I?
(+1) A) Rs4320
1/6*100= 16(2/3) % B) Rs2500
Now R = 16(2/3) %=1/6 C) Rs3456
6…………….7 D) Rs3200
6…………….7 E) Rs3478
36 49
(13) =13000
View Answer
2. If a principal becomes triple in 3years on
C.I. then find in how many years it will be Option C
27 fold? Solution:
A) 39years S.I in 3years = 20*3= 60%
B) 9years C.I in 3years = 5……………6
C) 18years . 5……………6
D) 27years . 5………..….6
E) 10years . 125 216
. (91)
91/125*100= 72.8
View Answer Difference = 72.8 – 60= 12.8
12.8%= 256
Option B 100% = 2000
Solution: Now P = 2000
in C.I principal increase like Means in C.I …. 125 =2000
1….3….9…..27 1 = 16
…3…..3….3 216 = 3456
= 9years
5. A sum becomes 8000 in 3years and 10000
3. If a principal becomes amount of rs14500 in 6years at C.I. Find the sum ?
at 14(2/7)% rate of interest in 3years at A) Rs6400
simple interest. Find the S.I on principal? B) Rs6500
A) Rs4250 C) Rs6000
B) Rs4300 D) Rs7000
C) Rs4400 E) Rs7200
D) Rs4350
E) Rs4270
View Answer

Solution:
Option D x:y=y:z
Solution: x : 8000 = 8000 : 10000
R = 14(2/7)% = 1/7 x = 6400
S.I remains same in all years so…
(P)7 + 1+1+1= 10(A) 6. Find the C.I on rs9000 at 15% rate of
10-7 = 3S.I interest for 3years?

A) Rs4645.87 D) Rs340
B) Rs4680.87 E) Rs360
C) Rs4685.87
D) Rs4687.87
E) Rs4356.77 View Answer
Option D
S.I = 10+15+20 = 45%
Option D C.I .. 10…….11
Solution: . 20……23
15% of 9000 = 1350 . 5…….6
1350……………1350………………1350 . 1000…..1518
. 202.5…………….202.5 . (518)
. 202.5 = 518/1000*100 = 51.8 %
. 30.37 = difference = 51.8 – 45 = 6.8%
= 4687.87 = 6.8% of 5000 = 340
7. Find the compound interest on 18000 at 9. If the principal become 6 fold on S.I in 10
20% rate of interest in 1(1/2) years, if years then find in how many years it will be
compounded half yearly ? 12 fold?
A) Rs5958 A) 24years
B) Rs4916 B) 22years
C) Rs5780 C) 12years
D) Rs3500 D) 20years
E) Rs6724 E) 25years

Option A Option B
Solution: Solution:
in half yearly we make rate half and time P …………………..6P
double. 6P – P = 5P interest
So R =20/2 = 10% 5P = 10years
T = 3/2 * 2= 3years P = 2years
So 10% of 18000 = 1800 11 P = 22years
1800………………1800………………….
1800 10. If the compound interest on a sum at 25%
. 180……………………18 rate of interest is Rs900 then find the S.I of
0 3years at same rate?
. 180 A) Rs1000
. 18 B) Rs1100
= 5400 + 540 + 18 = 5958 C) Rs1300
D) Rs1200
8. Find the difference between S.I and C.I on E) Rs1500
Rs 5000 if rate of interest for first year is
10% and 2nd year is 15% and 3rd year is
20%? View Answer
A) Rs300
B) Rs320 Option D
C) Rs330 Solution:

S.I = 25*3 = 75% Option C

C.I = 25% =1/4 Solution:
4…………..5 a————————b—————c
4……………5 5000—————– X ————16200
16…………25 ———–t——————- t ————
25 -16 = 9 As we have to calculate the sum for half
9 = 900 time, both time period is same, and hence
16 = 1600 = principal a:b = b:c
So 75% of 1600 =1200 5000:x = x:16200
x=Rs 9000
3. If a certain sum becomes double in 3 years

1. If the difference between Simple Interest at certain rate of interest at C.I. Then in
and Compound Interest at 10% p.a rate of how many years it will become 16 times?
interest for 3 years is Rs. 930, then find the A)12 years
Sum. B) 24 years
A) Rs 25,000 C) 8 years
B) Rs 30,000 D) Cannot be determined
C) Rs 35,000 E) None of the above
D) Rs 40,000
E) None of these
View Answer

Solution:
Option B In C.I P increases like
Solution: P——-2P——–4P———8P——–16P
On SI, Rate for 3 years=3*10=30% —-3yrs—–3yrs—–3yrs——-3yrs
On CI rate for 3 years – 10%=1/10 total=3+3+3+3=12 years
10—–11
10—–11 4. Ram invests two sum of money A and B at
10—–11 10% p.a. and 20% p.a respectively at CI for
1000—-1331 2 years. IF the total interest on both the
=1331-1000/1000 *100=33.1% sum is Rs 5350 then find the sum invested
Difference=33.1-30=3.1% in A if the total sum of A and B was Rs
3.1%=930 20,000?
100%=Rs 30,000 A) Rs 5,000
B) Rs 10,000
2. On a certain rate of interest a sum of Rs C) Rs 12,000
5000 becomes Rs 16,200 in certain years at D) Rs 15,000
compound interest. In half of the time E) None of these
given, this sum will become?
A) Rs 10,000
B) Rs 5,600 View Answer
C) Rs 9,000
D) Cannot be determined Option D
E) None of these Solution:
At 10% CI in 2 years=21 %
At 20% Ci in 2 years =44%
View Answer and 5350 is 107/4% of 20000, by using
allegation
A B

21 44 7. A sum of Rs 343 becomes 512 in 3 years at

107/4 C.I. Find the rate of interest.
3 1 A) 14 (2/7) %
A=3/4*20000= Rs 15000 B) 12.5 %
C) 8 (2/3) %
5. The compound interest on a certain sum for D) 16 (2/3) %
2 years at a certain rate of interest is Rs E) None of these
1025 and Simple Interest on the same sum,
same time and same rate of interest is Rs
1,000. Then find the C.I for same sum in 3 View Answer
years.
A) Rs 1575.25 Option A
B) Rs 1576.25 Solution:
C) Rs 1576.75 Sum=353; Amount=512
D) Rs 1575.75 as many year, put that many root i.e
E) None of these cuberoot(343): cuberoot(512)
7:8
rate=(8-7)/7 *100 =14 (2/7)%
View Answer
8. Find the C.I on Rs 20,000 at 10% rate of
Option B interest in 2 years if compounded half
Solution: yearly. (Approximately)
SI for 2 years = Rs 1000 =.> Si 1 year = Rs A) Rs 4210
500 B) Rs 4310
In the second years Rs 25 is added in CI C) Rs 4410
(1025-1000) which is 5% of 500 D) Rs 4510
Hence R=5% E) None of these
5%=500
100%=10000
sum=10000 View Answer
CI for 3 years= RS 1576.25
Option B
6. A sum becomes triple in 6 years at S.I. The Solution:
same sum will become 19 times in how In half yearly=> Time-double; Rate= half
many years? Rate=5% ; Time=4 years; Sum = Rs 20,000
A) 50 years 1 years————–2 years————3
B) 48 years years———-4 years
C) 54 years 1000—————–1000—————1000—
D) 57 years ———-1000
E) None of these ————————50——————50—
————–50
———————————————50—
View Answer ————–50
———————————————2.5—
Option C ————-50
Solution: —————————————————
SI=A-P=> A=3P as sum triples ————–2.5
SI=3P-P=2P in 6 years —————————————————
In 19 times SI=18 P—54 years (2:6 hence ————–2.5
18=54) —————————————————
————–2.5
—————————————————
————-0.125
Total = Rs 4000 +300 + 10+0.125= Rs
4310.125 1. If a sum amounts to Rs 6000 in 2 years on
CI. What will it become after 4 years on
9. A sum of Rs 6,000 was taken as a loan. C.I, if the principal amount was Rs 4500?
This is to be repaid in two equal annual A) Rs 7500
installments. If the rate of interest is 20% B) Rs 8000
compounded annually then find the value C) Rs 8500
of each installment. D) Rs 9000
A) Rs 4400 E) None of these
B) Rs 2220
C) Rs 4320
D) Rs 4420 View Answer
E) None of these
Option B
Solution:
View Answer a————–b————-c
. 2 years—–2 years
Option C a:b = b:c
Solution: 4500:6000 = 6000:x
Formula= x/(1+R/100)^T x = 8000
x/ (1+20/100)^1 + x/(1+20/100)^2 = 6600
solve and get x=4320
2. If Compound Interest on certain sum for 2
10. If the ratio of difference between CI and SI years is 352 at some rate of interest and
for 3 years and 2 years is 31:10, then find Simple Interest on same rate for 3 years is
the Rate of Interest. 480, then find the sum.
A) 11.11% A) Rs 800
B) 10% B) Rs 1000
C) 20% C) Rs 700
D) 25% D) Rs 900
E) None of these E) None of these

Option B Option A
Solution: Solution:
Sum= A SI for 1 years= 480/3 =160 (as SI is same
Interest= B for every year)
A——–A———A SI for 2 years=320
———-B———B CI for w year=352; diff=32
———————B 32=20% of 160
———————C hence r=20%
CI for 3 years=3A+3B+C 20%=160
SI for 3 years =3A 100%=800
Diff= 3B+cCI for 2 years=2A+B
SI for 2 years=2A 3. If a sum of RS 2744000 becomes Rs
diff=B 3176523 in three years on Compound
ratio=(3B+C)/B=31/10 Interest then find the rate of interest.
B=10; C=1 A) 10%
Rate=C/B=1/10=10% B) 5%

C) 8% E) None of these
D) 20%
E) None of these
View Answer

Solution:
Option B 1st year 5%=1/20————20———21
Solution: 2nd year 10% =1/10———10———11
Find the cube root of both numbers. Cube 3rd year 20% =1/5———–5———-6
root-> 3 years ——————————–=1000——1386
cube root(2744000): cube root(3176523) (1386-1000)/1000*200=38.6%
140:147 38.6% of 30000=11580
rate=(147-140)/140*100==5
6. What is the difference between Simple
4. If the difference between Simple Interest Interest and Compound Interest on Rs
and Compound Interest at 20% rate of 70,000 ar 20% rare of interest in one and a
Interest in 3 years is 5120, then find the half year if Compound Interest is
sum. compounded half yearly.
A) Rs 40,000 A) Rs 2070
B) Rs 50,000 B) Rs 2160
C) Rs 60,000 C) Rs 2170
D) Rs 30,000 D) Rs 2060
E) None of these E) None of these

Option A Option C
Solution: Solution:
On SI interest=20% *3 =60% SI on 1 (1/2) year= 20*1.5=30%
On CI interest =20%= 1/5 SI on 1 (1/2) years of compounded half
5——-6 yearly make rate half yearly and time
5——-6 double
5——-6 r=10%=1/10 ; t=3 years
________ 10——11
125—-216 10——11
(216-125)/125*100=72.8% 10——11
diff=72.8-60=12.8% 1000—-1331
12.8%=5120 r=331/1000*100=33.1
100%=40,000 33.1%of 70,000 = 2170
7. Divide Rs 20,816 between A and B so that

5. Find the Compound Interest on Rs 30,000, A’s share at the end of 7 years is equal to
if the rate of interest for first year is 5% B’s share at the end of 9 years with
second year is 10% and on the third year is compound interest being 4% p.a
20% A) 10716, 10100
A) 11580 B) 10616, 10200
B) 11500 C) 10816, 10000
C) 10500 D) 10800, 10016
D) 10000 E) None of these

View Answer 10. What sum of money at compound interest

will amount to Rs 32000 in 3 years at the
Option C rate of interest 20% in first years, 16
Solution: (2/3)% in second year and 14 (2/7)% in
second part + (4+4 +16/100) of second part third year.
= first part A) Rs 18,000
second part + 8.16% of second part= first B) Rs 20,000
part C) Rs 22,000
first part/second part= 108.16/100 = D) Rs 25,000
10816/10000 E) None of these
8. Find the simple interest and compound
interest of Rs 15000 at 20% rate of interest View Answer
after 3 years.
A) 9000, 11000 Option B
B) 8000, 11920 Solution:
C) 9000, 10920 1st year = 20% =1/5————-5 ————-
D) 6000, 9000 6
E) None of these 2nd year = 16 (2/3)= 1/6——-6————–7
3rd year = 14 (2/7) =1/7 ——-7————–8
———————————-= 210———
View Answer 336 on simplifying = 5:8
r=(8-5)/5*100=60%
Option C 160%=32000
Solution: 100%=20000
SI= 20*3=60%=9000
CI=
3000 ———— 3000 ———3000 The compound interest on a certain sum for 2
——————-600————–600 years is Rs. 786 and S.I. is Rs. 750. If the sum
————————————–600 is invested such that the S.I. is Rs. 1296 and
————————————–120 the number of years is equal to the rate per
=> 9000+1800+120=10920 cent per annum, Find the rate of interest?
A.4%
9. A man borrows Rs 8000 at 10% B.5%
compounded rate of interest. At the end of C.6%
each year he pays back Rs 2200. How D.8%
much amount should he pay at the end of E.2%
the third year to clear all his dues?
A) Rs 5500
Answer – C.6%
B) Rs 5466
Explanation :
C) Rs 5666
CI for 2 years = Rs. 786
D) Rs 5566
SI for 2 years = Rs. 750
E) None of these
36/360 * 100 = 10%
P for first year = 3600
View Answer P*x*x/100 = 1296
x = 6%
Option D
Solution: Hari took an educational loan from a
first year=8000+800=8800-2200=6600 nationalized bank for his 2 years course of
second year=6600+660=7260-2200=5060 MBA. He took the loan of Rs.5 lakh such that
third year=5060+506=5566 he would be charged at 7% p.a. at CI during

his course and at 9% CI after the completion yearly than if it was payable annually. The
of the course. He returned half of the amount sum is ____
which he had to be paid on the completion of A.Rs. 20000
his studies and remaining after 2 years. What B.Rs. 15000
is the total amount returned by Hari? C.Rs. 30000
A.Rs. 626255 D.Rs. 45000
B.Rs. 626277 E.None of these
C.Rs. 616266 Answer & Explanation
D.Rs. 626288 Answer – C.Rs. 30000
E.None of these Explanation :
Answer & Explanation sum – Rs.x
Answer – D.Rs. 626288 C.I. compounded half yearly = (4641/10000)x
Explanation : C.I. compounded annually = (11/25)x
5,00,000 * (1.07)² = 572450 (4641/10000)x – (11/25)x = 723
Returned amount = 286225 x = 30000
After two years = 286225 * (1.09)² = 340063
Total amount = 286225 + 340063 = 626288 A sum of Rs.7140 is to be divided between
Anita and Bala who are respectively 18 and
Rs.20,000 was invested by Mahesh in a FD 19 yr old, in such a way that if their shares
@ 10% pa at CI. However every year he has will be invested at 4% per annum at
to pay 20% tax on the CI. How much money compound interest, they will receive equal
does Mahesh have after 3 years? amounts on attaining the age of 21 year. The
A. 25694 present share of Anita is
B. 25594 A. 4225
C. 25394 B. 4352
D. 25194 C. 3500
E.None of these D. 4000
Answer & Explanation E. None of these
Answer – D. 25194 Answer & Explanation
Explanation : Answer – C. 3500
(20000*(1.08)³)=25194 Explanation :
Amount got by Anita after 3 yr = Amount got by
Leela takes a loan of Rs. 8400 at 10% p.a. Bala after 2 yr
compounded annually which is to be repaid x*(26/25)³ = (7140 – x)*(26/25)
in two equal annual installments. One at the 26/25 = 7140 – x / x
end of one year and the other at the end of x = 3500
the second year. The value of each
installment is? Suresh borrows Rs.6375 to be paid back
A. 4200 with compound interest at the rate of 4 % pa
B. 4140 by the end of 2 year in two equal yearly
C. 4840 installments. How much will each installment
D. 5640 will be?
E. None of these A.3840
Answer & Explanation B.3380
Answer – C. 4840 C.4800
Explanation : D.Data inadequate
8400 = x*(210/121) => 4840 E.None of these
A sum of money lent at compound interest Answer – B.3380
for 2 years at 20% per annum would fetch Explanation :
Rs.723 more, if the interest was payable half

25x/26 + 625/676x = 6375 Then, 10368 =7200(1+R/100)n

x = (6375 * 676)/1275 = 3380 ⇒ (1+R/100)n = 10368/7200 = 1.44
∴ (1 + R/100)n/2 = √1.44 = 1.2
A sum of Rs. 8400 was taken as loan. This ∴ Required amount for n/2 yr
is to be paid in two equal annual installments. = 7200(1+ R/100)n/2
If the rate of interest be 20% compounded = 7200 x 1.2 = Rs. 8640
annually, then the value of each installment is
A. 5400
B. 5700 A part of 70000 is lent out at 10% annum.
C. 5100 The rest of the amount is lent out at 5% per
D. 5200 annum after one year. The ratio of interest
E. None of these after 3 years from the time when first amount
Answer & Explanation was lent out is 1:2. Find the second part that
Answer – A. 5400 was lent out at 5%.
Explanation : A.40000
Let value of each installment be X. B.50000
X/(1 + 20/100) + X/(1 + 20/100)² = 8400 C.60000
⇒ X(5/6 + 25/36) = 8400 D.48000
⇒ X(56/36) = 8400 E.55000
X = 5400 Answer & Explanation
Answer – C.60000
During the first year the population of a Explanation :
village is increased by 5% and the second 10*3*x/5*2*y = 1/2
year it is diminished by 5%. At the end of the x/y = 1/6
second year its population was 31500. What 6/7*70000 = 60000
was the population at the beginning of the
first year? There is 50% increase in an amount in 5
A. 35500 years at simple interest. What will be the
B. 31578 compound interest of Rs. 12,000 after 3 years
C. 33500 at the same rate?
D. 33000 A.Rs. 2255
E. None of these B.Rs. 2792
Answer & Explanation C.Rs. 3580
Answer – B. 31578 D.Rs. 3972
Explanation : E.None of these
x * 105/100 * 95/100 = 31500 Answer & Explanation
x = 31500 * 100/105 * 100/95 Answer – D.Rs. 3972
D = 31578 Explanation :
In S.I,
If Rs. 7200 amounts to Rs.10368 at Let P=100, I=50, T=5 yrs
compound interest in a certain time , then Rs. R = 50*100/100*5 = 10%
7200 amounts to what in half of the time? In C.I,
A. 8640 P = 12000, T=3 yrs, R= 10%
B. 8600 C.I = [12000*(1 + 10/100)^3 – 1 ] C.I = 3972.
C. 8800
D. 8520 Karthik lends a certain amount to Vignesh
E. None of these on simple interest for two years at 20%.
Answer & Explanation Vignesh gives this entire amount to Kamal on
Answer – A. 8640 compound interest for two years at the same
Explanation : rate annually. Find the percentage earning of
Let rate = R% and time = n year Vignesh at the end of two years on the entire

amount. 800*(11/10)=880
A.3% Total amount =2912.8
B.3(1/7)%
C.4% Find the compound interest at the rate of
D.5(6/7)% 8% for 3 years on that principal which in 3
E.None of these years at therate of 10% per annum gives 300
Answer & Explanation as simple interest.
Answer – C.4% A.180.515
Explanation : B.220.25
SI=20*2=40% C.259.712
CI=20+20+(400/100)=44% D.289.624
Diff = 44-40=4% E.312.51
A man borrows 3000 rupees at 10% Answer – C.259.712
compound interest. At the end every year he Explanation :
pays rupees 1000 back. How much amount SI =300
should he pay at the end of the fourth Year to Per yr = 100
clear all his debt? Rate = 10%
A.Rs. 680.5 C.I = 1000*(108/100)³ -1000
B.Rs. 651.3 C.I = 259.712
C.Rs. 751.3
D.Rs. 790.3 The difference between the total simple
E.None of these interest and the total compound interest
Answer & Explanation compounded annually at the same rate of
Answer – C.Rs. 751.3 interest on a sum of money at the end of two
Explanation : years is Rs. 450. What is definitely the rate of
After one year amount = 3000 *110/100 = 3300 interest per cent per annum?
He pays 1000 back, so remaining = 3300-1000 = A.8400
2300 B.4800
After two year amount = 2300 *110/100 = 2530 C.7800
He pays 1000 back, so remaining = 2530-1000 = D.Data inadequate
1530 E.None of these
After three year amount = 1530*110/100 = 1683 Answer & Explanation
He pays 1000 back, so remaining = 1683-1000= Answer – D.Data inadequate
683 Explanation :
After fouth year = 683 * 110/100 = 751.3 Difference = Pr2/(100)2
= (450×100×100)/(P×r2)
Rahul saves an amount of 800 every year P is not given
and then lent that amount at an interest of 10
percent compounded annually. Find the The CI on Rs.6000 for 3 years at 8% for
amount after 3 years. first year, 7% for second year, 6% for the
A.Rs. 1822.8 third year will be
B.Rs. 2252 A.Rs.1430
C.Rs. 2550.50 B.Rs.1530
D.Rs. 2912.8 C.Rs.1250
E.None of these D.Rs.1350
Answer & Explanation E.None of these
Answer – D.Rs. 2912.8 Answer & Explanation
Explanation : Answer – D.Rs.1350
800*(11/10)³=1064.8 Explanation :
800*(11/10)²=968 A = 6000*108/100*107/100*106/100

= 6000*1.08*1.07*1.06 Answer –c) 2028

= 7349.616 = 7350 Explanation :
CI = 7350-6000 = 1350 P*(1 + 4/100)^8 = (3903 – P)*(1 + 4/100)^10
Venkat and Vidhya have to clear their A man borrows 2000 rupees at 10%
respective loans by paying 2 equal annual compound interest. At the end every year he
instalments of Rs.30000 each. Venkat pays at pays rupees 1000 back. How much amount
10% pa of SI and Vidhyapays at 10% CI pa. should he pay at the end of the third Year to
What is the difference in their payments ? clear all his debt?
A.200 a) 252
B.300 b) 352
C.400 c) 452
D.500 d) 552
E.None of these e) None of these
Answer – B.300 Answer – b) 352
D =[(30,000 *110/100*110/100) – 30,000] – After one year amount = 2000*110/100 = 2200
30,000 *10*2/100 He pays 1000 back, so remaining = 2200 – 1000
=[36300-30000]- 6000 = 1200
=6300 – 6000 After second year = 1200*110/100 = 1320
D = 300 He pays 1000 back, so remaining = 1320 – 1000
= 320
The difference between interest received After third year = 320*110/100 = 352
by Vivek and Vimal is Rs.405 on Rs.4500 for
3 years. What is the difference in rate of A sum of rupees 3200 is compounded
interest ? annually at the rate of 10 paisa per rupee per
A.1.5% annum. Find the compound interest payable
B.2% after 2 years.
C.3% a) 200
D.2.7% b) 842
E.None of these c) 672
Answer & Explanation d) 832
Answer – C.3% e) None of these
Explanation : Answer & Explanation
4500*3/100(R1-R2) = 405 Answer – c) 672
R1-R2 = 405*100/13500 = 3% Explanation :
Rate of interest is 10 paisa per rupee per annum.
So for 100 rupees it is 1000 paise i.e. 10 percent
A sum of rupees 3903 is divided between P Now, CI = 3200(1+10/100)^ 2 – 3200 = 672
and Q such that the share of P at the end of 8
years is equal to the share of Q after 10 years. What sum of money will amount to rupees
Find the share of P if rate of interest is 4% 1124.76 in 3 years, if the rate of interest is 5%
compounded annually. for the first year, 4% for the second year and
a) 2012 3% for the third year?
b) 2029 a) 1500
c) 2028 b) 1200
d) 2081 c) 1000
e) None of these d) 1900
Answer & Explanation e) None of these

Answer – c) 1000 A sum of money becomes Rs 35,280 after 2

Explanation : years and Rs 37,044 after 3 years when lent
1124.76 = p*(105/100)*(104/100)*(103/100) on compound interest. Find the principal
amount.
Riya saves an amount of 500 every year a) 2800
and then lent that amount at an interest of 10 b) 3000
percent compounded annually. Find the c) 3200
amount after 3 years. d) 4000
a) 1820.5 e) None of these
b) 1840.5 Answer & Explanation
c) 1920.5 Answer –c) 3200
d) 1940.5 Explanation :
e) None of these 37044 = p*(1 +r/100)^3
Answer & Explanation 35280 = p*(1 + r/100)^2
Answer – a) 1820.5 Divide both equations to get the value of r and
Explanation : then substitute in any equation to get P
Total amount = 500*(1+10/100)^ 3 +
500*(1+10/100)^ 2 + 500*(1+10/100) = 1820.5 A sum of money is lent for 2 years at 10%
p.a. compound interest. It yields Rs 8.81 more
A sum of 3000 becomes 3600 in 3 years at when compounded semi-annually than
15 percent per annum. What will be the sum compounded annually. What is the sum lent?
at the same rate after 9 years? a) 1000
a) 5124 b) 1200
b) 5184 c) 1400
c) 5186 d) 1600
d) 5192 e) None of these
Answer & Explanation Answer – d) 1600
Answer – b) 5184 Explanation :
Explanation : 8.81 = p*(1+5/100)^4 – p*(1+10/100)^2
3600 = 3000*(1+15/100)^ 3
(1+15/100)^ 3 = 6/5 A sum of rupees 4420 is to be divided
Amount = 3000*[(1+15/100)^ 3]^ 3 between raj and parth in such a way that
Amount = 3000*(6/5)^3 = 5184 after 5 years and 7 years respectively the
amount they get is equal. The rate of interest
On a certain sum of money, after 2 years is 10 percent. Find the share of raj and parth
the simple interest and compound interest a) 2000, 2420
obtained are Rs 400 and Rs 600 respectively. b) 2420, 2000
What is the sum of money invested? c) 2480, 2420
a) 100 d) 2210, 2210
b) 200 e) None of these
c) 300 Answer & Explanation
d) 400 Answer – b) 2420, 2000
Answer & Explanation Let the share of raj and parth be R and P
Answer –b) 200 R*(1+10/100)^ 5 = (4420 – R)*(1+10/100)^ 7
Explanation : We get R = 2420, so P = 2000
400 = P*(R/100)*2
600 = P*(1+R/100)^2 – P
Solve both equations to get P


120+ Mixture &

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1. A vessel is filled with liquid, which is 3 => Water quantity = 10 – 7 = 3

parts water and 5 parts milk. How much of Hence the ratio of milk & water in vessel 3
the liquid should be drawn of and replaced is 7 : 3
by water to make it half water and half
milk? 3. A mixture contains alcohol and water in the
A) 1/8 ratio 3:2. If it contains 3 liters more alcohol
B) 1/5 than water, the quantity of alcohol in the
C) 2/3 mixture
D) 2/7 A) 6
E) None B) 8
C) 9
D) 5
View Answer E) None
Option B
Suppose the vessel initially contains 8 litres
of liquid. Option C
Let x litres of this liquid be replaced with Solution:
water. If quantity of water as x and alcohol as
water in new mixture =(3-3x/8+x) x+3.
syrup in new mixture =(5-5x/8) (x+3)/x=3/2
Then (3-3x/8+x) = (5-5x/8) Water x=6 and alcohol = x+3 = 9 liters
5x + 24 = 40 – 5x
10x=16==>x=8/5
So part of mixture replaced is 8/5*1/8=1/5 4. Three types of Rice of Rs. 1.27, Rs. 1.29
and Rs. 1.32 per kg are mixed together to
be sold at Rs. 1.30 per kg. In what ratio
2. Milk and water are in a Can A as 4:1 and in should this rice be mixed?
Can B as 3:2. For Can C, if one takes equal A) 4:1:3
quantities from A and B, find the ratio of B) 2:3:1
milk to water in C. C) 1:1:2
A) 7:3 D) 1:2:1
B) 4:7 E) None
C) 3:5
D) 5:4
E) None View Answer
Option C
Solution:
View Answer
127………………………..132
Option A ………………130
Solution: 2…………………………….3
Ratio of only milk in vessel A = 4 : 5 Then
Ratio of only milk in vessel B = 3 : 5 129………………132
Let ‘x’ be the quantity of milk in vessel C ………….130
4/5………………….3/5 1…………………….2
……………x Hence final ratio is 2 : 2: 3+1 ==>1:1:2
3/5-x………………x – 4/5
(3/5-x)/(x-4/5)=1/1
X=7/10 5. A dishonest milkman professes to sell his
Therefore, quantity of milk in vessel C = 7 milk at cost price but he mixes it with water

and thereby gains 25%. The percentage of percentage of gold is increased to 90?
water in the mixture is: A) 50gm
A) 35% B) 60gm
B) 15% C) 45gm
C) 25% D) 35gm
D) 20% E) None
E) None
View Answer
View Answer
Option A
Option D Solution:
Solution: Gold in alloy =50*80% =40gm
Let CP of 1 litre milk be Rs 1 Copper in alloy =50*20%=10gm
Then SP of 1 litre of mixture =Rs 1 Gain Now,
25% (40+x)/10=90/10
CP of 1 litre mixture =Rs (100/125*1)=4/5 X=50gm
Milk………………..Water
1………………………0
…………..4/5 8. A trader sells total 315 TV sets. He sells
4/5……………………1/5 black and white TV sets at a loss of 6% and
Ratio 4:1 color TV sets at a profit of 15% thus he
Hence %ge of water in the mixture gains 9% on the whole. What are the no. of
=(1/5*100)=20% black and white sets which he has sold?
A) 100
B) 105
6. A container contains 50 litres of milk. C) 90
From this container 5 litres of milk was D) 85
taken out and replaced by water. This E) None
process was repeated further two times.
How much milk is now contained by the
container? View Answer
A) 28.50
B) 36.45 Option C
C) 25.5 Solution:
D) 32.25 -6………………..+15
E) None …………..9
6………………………15
2……………………..5
View Answer 7 == 315
2 ? == 90
Option B => x=90
Solution:
Amount of milk left after 3 operations ={50 9. 9. 4 kg of a metal contains 1/5 copper and
(1-5/50)3} rest in Zinc. Another 5 kg of metal contains
=50 * 9/10 * 9/10 * 9/10 1/6 copper and rest in Zinc.The ratio of
=36.45 Copper and Zinc into the mixture of these
two metals:
A) 54:181
7. An alloy of gold and copper weights 50 g. B) 39:231
It contains 80% gold. How much gold C) 62:121
should be added to the alloy so that D) 49 : 221

E) None mixture at Rs.300/ kg , he gains a profit of

25%.
A) 20 kg
View Answer B)26kg
C)33 kg
Option D D) 30kg
Solution: E) 18kg
Copper in 4 kg = 4/5 and Zinc in 4 kg =
4*4/5=16/5 View Answer
Copper in 5 kg = 5/6 and Zinc in 5 kg =
5*5/6=25/6 Option B
Therefore, Copper in mixture = 4/5 + Solution:
5/6=49/30 profit % = 25/100 = ¼
and Zinc in the mixture = 16/5 + CP = 4 and profit = 1
25/6=221/30 SP = 5
Therefore the required ratio = 49 : 221 Now , SP = 300
5———300
1———60
10. Rs. 69 were divided among 115 students so CP = 4 * 60 = R.240/kg
that each girl gets 50 paise less than a boy. Rice 1————— Rice 2
Thus each boy received twice the paise as 200——————–260
each girl received. The no. of girls in the ————–240
class is: 20———————40
A) 47 1:2
B) 23 52 kg of the second quantity .
C) 92 so Rice 1 : Rice 2 = 1*26 : 2 * 26= 26 : 52
D) 25 Hence , 26 kg of Rice 1 is added in the
E) None mixture.
View Answer
2. If the average weight of the whole class is
Option C 50 kg. And the average weight of boys in
Solution: the class is 30 kg and the average weight of
Here each girl receives 50 paise and each girls in the same class is 22 kg. What could
boy receives 100 paise and the average be the possible strength of boys and girls in
receiving of each student. the class respectively?
=6900/115=60paise A) 5 : 8
50…………………….100 B) 5 : 3
…………..60 C) 7 : 5
40……………………..10 D) 7 : 6
4:1 E) 9 : 5
5 == 115
4 ? == 92 View Answer
Option B
Solution:
1. A shopkeeper purchase two quantities of No. of boys : No. of girls
rice at the rate of Rs. 280/kg and Rs. 22 ————— 30
260/kg . In 52 kg of the second quantity, ———- 25
how much rice of the first quantity should 5 —————– 3
be mixed so that by selling the resulting 3:5
Hence , the possible strength of the boys (3/7) —————- (5/11)

and girls in the whole class = 5 : 3 ————–(4/9)
(1/99)——————(1/63)
3. A woman travels 200 km in 5 hours in two Ratio = 7 : 11
parts. In the first part of the journey, she Required quantity of the second mixture to
travels by car at the speed of 50 km/hr . In make the third mixture
the second part of the journey , she travels = (11/18)*36 = 22 litres
by bus at the speed of 30 km/hr . How
much distance did she travel by bus? 5. A vessel which contains 100 litres of salt
A) 75 km and sugar solution in the ratio of 22 : 3 .
B) 55 km From the vessel 40 litres of mixture is
C)40 km taken out and 4.8 litres of pure salt solution
D) 95km and pure sugar solution , both are added to
E) 20 km the mixture . What is the percentage of the
quantity of sugar solution in the final
View Answer mixture less than the quantity of salt
solution?
Option A A) 72(1/4)%
Solution: B) 78(1/2)%
speed of car —————- speed of bus C) 70(1/5)%
50 ———————————- 30 D) 74(1/3)%
———————200/5 E) 79(1/6)%
10 ———————————– 10
=1:1 View Answer
Time taken by both the vehicles = 5/2 = 2.5
hrs. Option E
Therefore, distance travelled by bus =30 * Solution:
2.5 = 75 km 40 L is taken out remaining 60 L
salt solution = (22/25)*60 = 52.8 L
4. Somnath bought two different kinds of oil, sugar solution = (3/25)*60 = 7.2 L
one is soya oil and another is olive On adding salt and sugar solution
oil.There are two mixtures of these two oils salt solution = 52.8 + 4.8 = 57.6 L
. In the first mixture the ratio of the soya sugar solution = 7.2 + 4.8 = 12 L
and olive oil is in the ratio of 3 : 4 and in Require % = (57.6 – 12)/57.6 = 79(1/6)%
the second mixture the ratio of the soya
and olive oil is 5 : 6 . If he mixes these two 6. The average marks of the students in four
mixtures and makes a third mixture of 36 sections P, Q ,R and S together is 60% .
litres in which the ratio of the soya oil and The average marks of the students of P, Q,
olive oil is 4 : 5. Find the quantity of the R and S separartely are 45% , 50%, 72%
second mixture that is needed to make 36 and 80% respectively. If the average marks
litres of third type of mixture. of the students of P and Q together is 48%
A) 25 L and that of the students of Q and R is 60%.
B) 22 L What is the ratio of number of students in
C)34 L sections A and D ?
D) 18 L A) 7 : 5
E) 27 L B) 4 : 3
C) 2 : 1
View Answer D) 3 : 2
E) 5 : 3
Option B
MixI —————– MixII

Option B Let x be the initial quantity of the wine .

Solution: After 4 operations the quantity of wine left
A —————- D = [x{1-(8/x)^4}]L
45—————80 => [x{1-(8/x)}^4] = 16 / 81
——–60 =>{1 – (8/x)}^4 = 16/81
20———–15 => (x -8)/x = 2/3
4:3 => x = 24 L
Hence , the required ratio = 4 : 3
9. The price of the diesel is Rs. 70 per litre
7. A shopkeeper has two types of wheat . The and the price of the petrol is Rs. 40 per
percentage of first type of wheat is 80% litre. If the profit after selling the mixture at
and the percentage of second type of wheat Rs. 75 per litre be 25 %. Find the ratio of
is 60%. If he mixes 28kg of first type of the diesel and petrol in the mixture.
wheat to the 32 kg of second type of wheat A) 5 : 4
, then find the percentage of resultant wheat B) 4 : 3
in the mixture. C) 3 : 2
A) 66 D) 2 : 1
B) 60.15 E) 1 : 3
C)75.12
D) 69.33 View Answer
E) 58.05
Option D
25% = ¼
Option D CP = 4, SP = 5
Solution: SP — 5 ===== 75
Type I ————- Type II 1 ====== 15
60———————–80 CP = 4 * 15 = 60
————-x Diesel ———— Petrol70 ——————-
32———————-28 40
8:7 ————-60
7 : 8 (reverse ratio) 20 ——————- 10
Now,(80-60)*7/(7+8) = 20 *(7/15) = 9.33 ratio = 2 : 1
Required % = 60+9.33 = 69.33
10. There are two factories, one in India and
8. From a container of wine , 8 litres of wine another in US. Mr. Anish purchased these
is drawn and replace the same quantity two factories for total 80 crores. Later on,
with water. This is performed three more he sold the Indian factory at the rate
times, now the ratio of the quantity of wine of 16% profit and the US factory at 32%
to that of water in the container becomes 16 profit, thereby he gained 20%. What is the
: 65. What is the initial quantity of wine in selling price of the factory?
the container? A) 84 cr.
A) 26 L B) 75 cr.
B) 28 L C)69.6 cr.
C) 24 L D) 68.5 cr.
D) 22 L E) 70 cr.
E) 20 L
View Answer
View Answer
Option C
Option C Solution:
Solution: Indian Factory ————– US factory

16———————32 => x = 4/3

————-20 Required % = 4/(3*4)*100 = 33(1/3)%
12———————4
=3:1
The CP of Indian Factory = (80/4)*3 = 60 3. P and Q are two alloys of gold and copper
crores prepared by mixing metals in the ratio 7 : 2
SP = 69.6 crores and 7 : 11 resp. If equal quantities of the
alloys are melted to form a third alloy R,
Find the ratio of gold and copper.
A) 6 : 7
1. A chemist has 10L of a solution that is 10% B) 7 : 5
nitric acid by volume. He wants to dilute C) 4 : 3
the solution to 4% strength by adding D) 5 : 6
water. How many litres of water must be E) 3 : 2
add?
A) 40L View Answer
B) 33 L
C) 25L Option B
D) 15 L Solution:
E) 20L In 1 kg of alloy P, Gold = 7/9
Copper = 2/9
View Answer In 1 kg of alloy Q, Gold = 7/18
Copper = 11/18
Option D Therefore, Ratio of Gold and Copper in
Solution: alloy R
Quantity of nitric acid = 10 *(1/10) = 1 L = 7/9 + 7/18 : 2/9 + 11/18
Water = 10 – 1 = 9 L = 21 : 15 = 7 : 5
Let x litre of water be added,
(10 + x ) * (4/100) = 1
=> x = 15 L 4. A container has 30 L of water. If 3 L of
water is replaced by 3 L of spirit and this
2. A bottle contains (3/4) of milk and the rest operation is repeated twice , what will be
water. How much of the mixture must be the quantity of water in the new mixture?
taken away and replaced by an equal A) 27.1 L
quantity of water so that the nixtude has B) 25.5 L
half milk and half water? C) 14.4 L
A) 42(1/4)% D) 24.3 L
B) 33(1/3)% E) 22 L
C)22(1/3)%
D) 18(1/2)% View Answer
E) 21(1/2)%
Option D
Suppose a container contains x units of
Option B liquid from which y units are taken out and
Solution: replaced by water. After n operations, the
Ratio of milk : water = 3 : 1 quantity of pure liquid.
water = (1/4)*100 = 25 = x(1 – y/x)^n units
Let x L is taken out , then = Remaining water = 30(1 – 3/30)^2 = 24.3
qty. of milk left= (3 – 3x/4) L
water left = (1 – x/4) + x
Now , 3 – 3x/4 = (1 – x/4) + x

5. Two barrels contain a mixture of ethanol View Answer

and gasoline. The content of the ethanol is
60% in the first barrel and 30% in the Option C
second barrel. In what ratio must the Solution:
mixtures from the first and the second Selling price of mixture = Rs. 20
barrels be taken to form a mixture Cost price of mixture = (100/125)*20 =
containing 50% ethanol? Rs.16
A) 2 : 1 Rule of mixture
B) 2 : 5 25————-0
C) 1 : 3 ——–16
D) 3 : 2 16————-9
E) 4 : 5 So, the required ratio = 16 : 9
View Answer 8. Three containers X, Y and Z are having

mixtures of milk and water in the ratio 1 : 5
Option A , 3 : 5 and 5 : 7 resp. If the capacities of the
Solution: containers are in the ratio 5 : 4 : 5, then find
Mixture I ————– Mixture II the ratio of the milk to the water, if the
Ethanol – (3/5)———Ethanol- (3/10) mixtures of all the three containers are
———————(1/2) mixed together.
(1/5)—————————(1/10) A) 44 : 119
=2:1 B) 24 : 111
C) 46 : 143
6. A solution of sugar syrup has 15% sugar. D) 53 : 115
Another solution has 5% sugar. How many E) 55 : 157
litres of the second solution must be added
to 20 L of the first solution to make a View Answer
solution of 20% sugar.
A) 60 L Option D
B) 45 L Solution:
C) 50 L Ratio of milk and water
D) 30 L = [(1/6)*5 + (3/8)*4 + (5/12)*5] : [(5/6)*5
E) 20 L + (5/8)*4 + (7/12)*5] = 53 : 115
View Answer 9. How many kg of sugar costing Rs. 5.75 per

kg should be mixed with 75 kg of cheaper
Option E sugar costing Rs. 4.50 per kg so that the
Solution: mixture is worth Rs. 5.50 per kg ?
Let x L of second solution must be added. A) 440 kg
Then, [15*20 + 5*x]/(20 + x) = 10 B) 300 kg
=> x = 20 L C) 112 kg
D) 225 kg
7. A person has a chemical of Rs. 25 per litre. E) 320 kg
In what ratio should water be mixed in that
chemical, so that after selling the mixture at View Answer
Rs. 20 per litre he may get a profit of
25%? Option B
A) 9 : 15 Solution:
B) 10 : 13 Sugar I —————- Sugar II
C) 16 : 9 5.75 ————————-4.50
D) 15 : 22 —————–5.50
E) 21 : 17 1——————————0.25

ratio = 4 : 1 View Answer

The required qty. of sugar I = (75/1)*4 =
300 kg
Option B
10. One test tube contains some acid and Solution:
another test tube contains an equal quantity Loss at national books = 10% = 1/10
of water. To prepare a solution, 20 g of the SP -> 9 = 18
acid is poured into the second test tube. 1=2
Then, two-thirds of the so formed solution CP -> 10 = 20
is poured from the second test tube into the Gain at international books = 20 % = 1/5
first. If the fluid in the first test tube is four SP -> 6 = 30
times that in second, what quantity of water 1=5
was taken initially. CP ->5 = 25
A) 150 g CP = 4 *5.5 = 22
B) 120 g National
C) 90 g Books International Books
D) 100 g 20 25
E) 150 g
. 22
View Answer 5 2
Option D 2. One test tube contains some acid and
Solution: another test tube contains an equal quantity
Initially, let x g of water and Acid was of water .To prepare a solution , 20 g of the
taken. Initially 1st process acid is poured into the second test tube
First test tube = (x – 20) g .Then , two –third of the so- formed
Second test tube = (x + 20) g solution is poured from the second tube
2nd process into the first .If the fluid in the first test
First test tube = (x – 20) + (x + 20)*(2/3) tube is four times that in the second ,what
Second test tube = (x + 20)*(1/3) quantity of water was taken initially ?
Now, A) 90 g
(x -20) + (2/3)(x +20) = 4*(1/3)(x + 20) B) 70 g
=> x = 100 g C) 154 g
D) 100g
E) 180 g
1. A shopkeeper sells two types of books

View Answer
national books and international books .He
sells national books at Rs. 18 / book and
incurs at loss of 10% whereas on selling the Option D
international books at Rs. 30 / book ,he Solution:
gains 20 % .Find the ratio of the national Let x g of water was taken initially .
and international books such that he can 1st process
gain a profit of 25% by selling the First test tube (x- 20)
combined books at 27.5/ book ? second test tube (x +20)
A) 5:6 2nd process
B) 5:2 First test tube = [(x-20) +2/3 (x+20)]
C) 4:5 Second test tube = 1/3(x+20)
D) 2:3 Now ,
E) 4:7 (x -20 ) + 2/3(x+20) = 4* (1/3)(x+20)

=> x = 100 g water

512 : 343
Taking cube roots on both the sides,
8 :7
3. Two brands of detergents are to be For 1 unit of beer -> 15 L
combined . Detergent A contains 40 % For 8 units of beer -> 120 L
bleach and 60 % soap . While detergent B
contains 25 % bleach and 75% soap . If 5. A tank which contains a mixture of syrup
the combined mixture is to be 35 % bleach and water in ratio 15:6. 25.5 litres of
.What % of the final mixture should be mixture is taken out from the tank and 2.5
detergent A? litres of pure water and 5 litres of syrup is
A) 30% added to the mixture. If resultant mixture
B) 45.64% contains 25% water, what was the initial
C) 20% quantity of mixture in the tank before the
D) 32.5% replacement in litres?
E) 66.67% A) 77.7
B) 70.78
C) 75.6
View Answer D) 80.5
E) 76
Option E
A B
40 25
. 35 Option A
10 52 Solution:
: 1 Quantity of Syrup = 15x
Therefore , Quantity of water =6x
% of detergent in A = (2 /3) *100 = Total = 21x
Resultant Mixture = 21x – 25.5 + 2.5 + 5 =
21x – 18
4. A thief has stolen 15 L of beer from a Resultant water = 6x – 25.5 * (6/21) + 2.5
container and replaced with the same = 6x – 7.28
quantity of water .He again repeated this Resultant mixture contains 25% water
process 3 times .Thus the ratio of the beer (21x – 18)*25/100 = 6x – 7.28
become 343 :169 .Find the initial amount x = 3.7
of beer in the container . Initial quantity = 21*3.7 = 77.7
A) 90 L
B) 120 L
C) 140 L 6. Ram covered a distance of 200km in 10
D) 110 L hrs . The first part of his journey is covered
E) 80 L by auto ,then he hired a car .The speed of
the auto and car is 15 km/hr and 30 km /hr
resp. Find the ratio of distance covered by
View Answer auto and car .
A) 3 : 4
B) 2 : 1
Option B C) 1 : 1
Solution: The initial amount of beer in the D) 2: 3
container was =343 + 169 = 512 L E) None of these
Initial amt. of beer : After mixed with

View Answer C) 17 : 43
D) 23 : 74
E) 18 : 52
Option C
Solution:
Speed of the Ram = 200 /10 = 20 View Answer
km/hrAuto Car
15km/hr 30km/hr. 20
Option C
10 : 5 Solution:
2 : 1 Quantity of zinc in the mixture = 2 (1/3) +
3 (1/4) = ( 2/3) + (3/4)
Now , =17/12
Ratio of distance covered : Quantity of copper in the metal = (3+2) –
Auto : Car (17/12) = 43/12
2 * 15 : 1 *30 Therefore , 17 / 12 : 43 /12 = 17 : 43
30 : 30
1 : 1
9. Vessels A and B contain mixtures of milk
and water in the ratios 4 : 5 and 5 : 1 resp
7. 9 L are drawn from a cask full of water .In what ratio should quantities of mixture
and it is then filled with milk , 9 L of be taken from A and B to form a mixture in
mixture are drawn and the cask is again which milk to water is in the ratio 5 : 4 ?
filled with milk .The quantity of water now A) 5 : 2
left in the cask to that of the milk in it is 16 B) 7 : 5
: 9 .How much does the cask hold ? C) 6 : 11
A) 30 L D) 8 : 5
B) 45 L E) 9 : 4
C) 35 L
D) 50 L
E) 42 L View Answer

Solution:
Quantity of milk in vessel A = 4 / (4+5) =
Option B 4/9
Solution: Quantity of milk in vessel B = 5/(5+1) =
16 – > water 5/6
25 – > milk Quantity of milk in resultant mixture = 5 /(
=> √(16/25) = 4/5 5+4) = 5/9
If 1 -> 9 A B
then 5 = 45 litres 4/9 5/6
. 5/9
5/18 1/9
8. If 2 kg metal , of which (1/3) is zinc and Required ratio= 5:2
the rest is copper , be mixed with 3 kg of
metal , of which (1/4) is zinc and the rest is 10. Two barrels conatin a mixture of ethanol
copper . What is the ratio of zinc to copper and gasoline is 60% in the first barrel and
in the mixture ? 30% in the second barrel .In what ratio
A) 11 : 43 must the mixtures from the first and the
B) 15 : 37 second barrels be taken to form a mixture

containing 50% alcohol ? Option D

A) 3:4 Solution:
B) 5:8 . M:W
C) 1:2 BEFORE 2 : 1…………..(1)
D) 5:4 AFTER 1*2: 2*2
E) 2 :1 . 2 : 4………….(2)
multiply 2 in equation (2) to make milk
same……so…..1 =25
View Answer 4 = 100
100 – 25 = 75ltr
Option E 3. A container contained 60ltr milk. Out of
Solution: this 6ltr of milk was taken out and replaced
Mix. I Mix. II with water. This process was further
3/5 3/10 repeated two times. How much milk is now
. 1/2 in container?
1/5 1/10 A) 42.74
Required ratio = 2 : 1 B) 43.74
C) 44.74
D) 45.74
E) 41.74
1. A mixture of a certain quantity of milk with
15ltr of water is sold at 100 paisa per ltr. If View Answer
pure milk be worth Rs 1.15ltr, then how
much milk is there in the mixture? Option B
A) 80ltr Solution:
B) 90ltr . 6/60 = 1/10 = ( 1-1/10)T = (9/10)³*T
C) 100ltr 729/1000*60 = 43.74ltr
D) 110ltr
E) 120ltr 4. In an alloy zinc & copper are in the ratio of
1 :1. In the second alloy the same element
View Answer are in the ratio 3 : 5. If these two alloys be
mixed to form a new alloy in which two
Option C elements are in the ratio 2 : 3, find the ratio
Solution: of these two alloys in the new alloy?
115………………0 A) 2:3
. 100 B) 3:2
100……………..15 C) 1:4
20………………3 D) 4:1
3= 15, 20 = 100 E) 3:1
2. In a mixture of 75ltr the ratio of milk to View Answer
water is 2 : 1. The amount of water to be
further added to the mixture so as to make Option C
the ratio of milk to water 1 : 2 will be? Solution:
A) 45 . ½…………………..3/8
B) 60 . 2/5
C) 70 . 1/40…………………1/10
D) 75 . 1 : 4
E) 80
5. In a class of 20 students the average of their
View Answer marks is 59. If one student left the class

then average become 60. Find the marks of are drawn off and the can is filled with Q,
that student? the proportion of P & Q becomes 3:7. How
A) 78 many ltr of liquid P was contained in the
B) 59 can initially?
C) 40 A) 15ltr
D) 30 B) 12ltr
E) 45 C) 16ltr
D) 20ltr
View Answer E) 25ltr
Solution:
Average increases by 1 when 1 leaves, so Option A
for 19 students:: Solution:
. 59 – 19 = 40 . P…………..Q
initial 3…………….5
6. If the sum of 5 consecutive odd number is after 3……………..7
265. Then the largest number would be? 7-5 = 2
A) 57 2 =8
B) 59 1 =4
C) 50 after (7+3) =10= 40ltr
D) 40 so initial = 3/3+5*40 = 15ltr
E) 30
9. 300 ltr of mixture contains 20% water in it
View Answer and rest is milk. The amount of milk that
must be added so that the resulting mixture
Option A contains 90% milk is?
Solution: A) 200ltr
. Average = 265/5 = 53 B) 300ltr
(average)53…..55……57…….ans is 57 C) 250ltr
7. In a bag there are three types of coins, D) 350ltr
1rupee, 50paisa, 25paisa in the ratio of E) 400ltr
5:10:16. The total value is Rs 700. The
View Answer
total number of coins is?
A) 1750 Option B
B) 1650 Solution:
C) 1550 . 20% of 300 = 60
D) 1450 now we have to make milk 90% then water
E) 1850 will become 10%
10% = 60
View Answer 100% = 600
Option C so 600 – 300 = 300ltr
Solution: 10. 8kg of tea consisting Rs240 per kg is mixed
. 5x : 10x : 16x with 9kg of tea costing Rs25o per kg. The
5x + 10x/2 + 16x/4 = 700 average price per kg of the mixed tea is ?
14x = 700 A) 245.29
x = 50 B) 246.29
(5x + 10x + 16x) = (5+10+16)*50 = 1550 C) 244.29
8. A can contain a mixture of two liquids P & D) 247.29
Q in proportion 3 :5. When 8ltr of mixture E) 248.29

View Answer In this case we will let milk 100 and water
profit
Option A Milk : Water
Solution: 100 : 16(2/3)%
. 8*240 + 9*250/17 = 4170/17 6:1
= 245.29
3. There is 70ltr milk in a container. From this
7ltr of milk is taken out and added some
quantity of water. This process is repeated
1. The ratio of A & B in a mixture is 8:1, 15ltr two more times. Find the remaining milk in
of mixture is taken out and same amount of container?
B is added, now ratio become 4:3. Find the A) 45ltr
initial amount of A in the mixture B) 48.03ltr
(approx)? C) 50ltr
A) 24 D) 51.03ltr
B) 37 E) 56.22ltr
C) 34
D) 40
E) 28 View Answer
Option D
7/70 =1/10, Remaining =9/10
Option B (9/10)T * Total = Milk
Solution: (9/10)³ * 70 = 51.03 ltr
initial …………A : B
. 8 : 1 →(1) 4. A man has to distribute Rs65 in a class of
Find 4 : 3 →(2) 50 students. He gives 1.5 rupee to boys and
Make value of A same, multiply by 2 in 1 rupee to girls each. Find how many girls
equation (2) are there in the class?
A:B A) 30
8:1 B) 20
8 : 6 (+5) C) 15
5 = 15 D) 25
1=3 E) 22
8+6=14 =42
So initial = 8/9 *42 = 37.33
View Answer
2. A shopkeeper sells his milk at cost price
but he add some water and earn 16(2/3)% Option B
profit. Find the ratio of milk and water? Solution:
A) 6:1 Mean price = 6500/50 = 130 paisa
B) 1:6 Boys………..Girls
C) 5:1 150………….100
D) 1:5 . 130
E) 5:6 30…………….20
3:2
2/ 5* 50 = 20
View Answer
5. In an alloy the ratio of copper and
Option A aluminum is 4:5 and in other alloy the ratio
Solution: of copper and aluminum is 6:7. In what

ratio these alloy should be taken to make Option D

ratio of copper and aluminum is 5:6? Solution:
A) 5 : 11 30% of 400 =120
B) 11 : 5 Remaining =280, this will remain same in
C) 13 : 9 another solution but now it will become
D) 9 : 13 50%. So
E) 12 : 7 50% = 280
100% = 560
Difference = 560-400 = 160
View Answer
8. A mixture of certain quantity of milk with
Option D 15ltr of water is sold at 80paisa/ltr. If pure
Solution: milk be worth Rs1.10 per ltr. How much
C………………..A milk is there in the mixture?
4/9……………6/13 A) 50 ltr
. 5/11 B) 40 ltr
1/143………….1/99 C) 60 ltr
9 : 13 D) 70 ltr
E) 30 ltr
6. In a bag there are three types of coins,
1rupee, 50 paisa and 25paisa in the ratio of
5:10:24. There total value is Rs208. The View Answer
total number of coins is?
A) 507 Option B
B) 208 Solution:
C) 961 Milk……..Water
D) 744 110………….0
E) 602 . 80
80………….30
8:3
View Answer 3 = 15, so 8 = 40
Option A 9. A merchant borrowed Rs3500 from two
Solution: money lenders. For one loan he paid 14%
first make ratio according to rupee p.a and for other 18% p.a. the interest paid
5 : 10/2 : 24/4 for one year was Rs525. How much did he
5:5:6 borrow at 18%p.a?
16 =208 A) Rs875
1 =13 B) Rs625
(5+10+24) = 39 = 39*13 = 507 C) Rs750
D) Rs1000
7. 400gm of sugar solution has 30% sugar in E) Rs925
it. How much sugar should be added to
make it 50% in the solution (in gm)?
A) 120 View Answer
B) 60
C) 100 Option A
D) 160 Solution:
E) 180 525/3500 * 100 = 15%
14………….18
. 15
View Answer

3……………..1 2. A man wants to gain 20% after selling milk

1/4 * 3500 = 875 at cost price. So in what ratio he has to add
water to earn this profit?
10. How many kg of salt at42 paisa per kg A) 5:1
must a man mix with 25kg of salt at 24 B) 1:4
paisa per kg, so that he may on selling the C) 1:5
mixture at 40 paisa per kg, gain 25% on the D) 4:1
outlay? E) 1:3
A) 15kg
B) 20kg
C) 25kg View Answer
D) 30kg
E) 18kg Option C
Solution:
Whenever product has to sale on cost price
View Answer to get profit. Then keep profit one side &
100 on the other side. To get ans.
Option B W:M
Solution: 20 : 100
25% =1/4 1:5
CP……….SP
4………….. 5 3. A shopkeeper has two types of article. The
4 = 32, 5 = 40 CP of 1st article is 20Rs/kg and other
42…………24 article is X Rs/kg. He has quantity of 1st
. 32 article is 10kg and other article is 20 kg. He
8…………..10 sold the mixture of these article at Rs 39/kg
4 : 5→*5= 25kg with a profit of 30%. Find the value of X?
So 4 * 5 = 20 A) 70Rs/kg
B) 35Rs/kg
C) 60Rs/kg
D) 30Rs/kg
1. After selling an article a man gains 25%. E) 40Rs/kg
Also he uses a false weight of 10%. Find
the total profit earn by him?
A) 37.5% View Answer
B) 35%
C) 37(8/9)% Option C
D) 38(8/9)% Solution:
E) 39% 30% profit = 30/100 = 3/10
CP = 10
SP = 10+3 = 13
View Answer 13 ===39
So 10 ===10*3 = 30
Option C 20…………….x
Solution: ……….30
in this case we keep 1000 in the middle, 10…………….20 [Given]
Add profit one side and minus weight on 1:2
the other side, to find net profit. So (30-20)/(x-30) = 2/1
. 1000 x = 35
(weight)900 1250(profit)
. 1250-900= 350 4. A sugar solution of 60kg has 20% sugar in
350/900 * 100= 38(8/9)% it. How much sugar must be added in this

to make it half of the solution? View Answer

A) 18kg
B) 96kg Option D
C) 24kg Solution:
D) 36kg 4 ……………….10
E) 42kg .. 6.5
3.5……………..2.5
21= 3*7 …….. 5*3=15
View Answer
7. There are two types of jar. In the 1st jar the
Option D ratio of copper and aluminium is 1:2 and in
Solution: the 2nd Jar is 1: 4. In what ratio these two
20% of 60kg = 12 jar should be mix to make 3rd jar In which
Sugar = 12 the ratio of copper & aluminium become
Water= 48 1:3?
Now if we add only sugar then the value of A) 3:5
water will be constant and that will be 50% B) 5:3
of solution C) 2:5
So : 50% = 48 D) 5:2
100%= 96 new solution E) 2:3
Now 96-60= 36kg
5. A man has 80 pens. He sells some of these View Answer

at 15% profit and the rest at 10%loss.
Overall he gets a profit of 10%. Find how Option A
many pens were sold at 15% profit ? Solution:
A) 16 copper in 1st = 1/3
B) 64 Copper in 2nd = 1/5
C) 40 copper in 3rd = ¼
D) 72 1/3 1/5
E) None of these . 1/4
1/20 1/12
3:5
View Answer
8. A butler stole wine from a butt of sherry
Option B which contained 50% spirit and he replaced
Solution: it with wine which contains 20% spirit.
+15………………-10 Now the strength of butt remain only 30%.
………..+10 How much of the butt did he steal?
20 5 A) 1/3
4:1 B) 1/2
4/(4+1) * 80= 64 pens. C) 2/3
D) 1/4
6. How much tea at Rs4 a kg should be added E) None of these
to 15kg of tea at Rs10 a kg so that the
mixture be worth Rs6.50 a kg?
A) 15 View Answer
B) 35
C) 25 Option C
D) 21 Solution:
E) 18 50%………………20%
…..…..30%

10…………….20
1:2
Both types of wine were in the ratio 1 : 2 1. A container contains 80 Litre milk. From
Butt with alcohol of 50% strengeth = 1/3 this container 8 Litre milk was taken out
So stole = 2/3 part and replaced with water. This process was
further repeated two times. How much milk
9. There are 65 students in a class. 39 rupees is now contained in the container?
were distributed among them so that each A) 58.32 L
boy gets 80 paisa and each girl gets 30 B) 57.32 L
paisa. Find the number of girls in the class? C) 59.32 L
A) 39 D) 56.32 L
B) 26 E) 55.32 L
C) 40
D) 30
E) 35 View Answer
Option A
Remaining Quantity= x*(1-y/x)^n
Option B where x= quantity of initial liquid=80 here;
Solution: y= quantity of newly added liquid=8 here
The average money received by every n= number of times the process is
student = 3900/65 = 60paisa repeated= 3 here
Boy girl 80*(1-8/80)^3 = 58.32 L
80 30
… 60 2. A trader sold two articles in Rs 800. On
30 20 one he gained 33(1/3)% and on another he
3:2 gained 20%. In this whole transaction he
Girl = 2/5 *65 = 26 gained 25%. Find the cost price of the
second article (the one sold at 20% gain)
10. A container has 40 l of milk. From this, 4 l A) Rs 240
of milk is taken out and replaced with B) Rs 400
water. Now 4 l of mixture is taken out and C) Rs 300
replaced with water again. Find how much D) Rs 500
quantity of milk is remaining in the E) Rs 550
container?
A) 32.4 l
B) 32 l View Answer
C) 31.4 l
D) 31 l Option B
E) 30.4 l Solution:
At 25% profit and SP=800; CP=640
33(1/3) 20
View Answer . 25
5 25/3
Option A 3:5 (by alligation)
Solution: hence CP od second article=5/8*640=400
4/10 = 1/10 out so remaining = 9/10
The process is repeated 2 times, so multiply
it 2 times and multiply it with total quantity 3. A mixture of certain quantity of milk with
also 20 Litre of water is sold at 80 paise per
So (9/10)2 * 40 = 32.4 l litre. If pure milk be worth Rs 1.20 per

litre. How much milk is present in the View Answer

mixture?
A) 20 L Option C
B) 25 L Solution:
C) 30 L 40% of 400= 160 gm
D) 40 L remaining=240. This remaining quantity
E) 35 L will remain constant as only sugar is to be
added. For sugar to be 50% , the quantity of
sugar should be equal to 240
View Answer hence more to be added=240-160=80
Option D 6. A dishonest milkman professes to sell his
Solution: By alligation milk at cost price, but he mixes it with
120 0 water and thereby gains 33(1/3)%. The
. 80 percentage of water in the mixture is?
80 40 A) 20%
=>2:1 B) 33 (1/3) %
1=20 L C) 25%
hence 2=40 L D) 30%
E) 35%
4. In an alloy, zinc and copper are in the ratio
1:3. In the second alloy the same elements
are in the ratio 2:3. If what proportion View Answer
should the two alloys be mixed so as to
form a new alloy in which zinc and copper Option C
are in the ratio 1:2. Solution:
A) 5:4 Ratio of water : milk can be found out as
B) 4:5 Water: Milk=33(1/3):100 =1:3
C) 5:6 hence water = 1/(1+4)*100=25%
D) 6:5
E) 2:3 7. A person has a chemical of Rs 15 per litre.
In what ratio should water be mixed in that
chemical so that after selling the mixture at
View Answer Rs 12/litre he may get a profit of 20%.
A) 1:2
Option B B) 2:1
Solution: C) 1:3
1/4 2/5 D) 3:1
. 1/3 E) 3:2
1/15 1/12
=>4:5
View Answer
5. 400 grams of sugar solution has 40% sugar
in it. How much sugar should be added to Option B
make it 50% in the solution? Solution: With 20% profit, and SP=12,
A) 60 gm CP=10
B) 70 gm By alligation,
C) 80 gm 15 0
D) 90 gm 10
E) 160 gm 10 5
=>2:1

8. If 2 kg of metal, of which 1/3 is zinc and E) 1/2

the rest is copper be mixed with 3 kg of
metal of which ¼ is zinc and the rest is
copper, What is the ratio of zinc to copper View Answer
in the mixture?
A) 2:3 Option B
B) 3:2 Solution:
C) 43:17 35% 20%
D) 17:43 25%
E) 15:17 5 10
=>1:2
The butt with alcohol of 35%=1/3 means
View Answer butler stole 1-1/3=2/3 part
Option D
Solution:
Zinc=2*1/3 + 3*1/4=17/12 1. A container contains some amount of milk.
Copper=5-17/12=43/12 A milkman adds 200 ml of water for each
hence Z:C=17:43 one litre of milk in the container. 6 litres of
the mixture is sold from the container and
9. A man has 90 pens. He sells some of these 10 litres of milk is added to the remaining
at a profit of 15% and the rest at 9% profit. mixture. If now the ratio of milk to water in
On the whole transaction he gets a profit of container is 25 : 3, find the initial quantity
11%. How many pens did he sell at 9% of milk in the container.
profit? A) 26 l
A) 60 B) 29 l
B) 50 C) 30 l
C) 40 D) 20 l
D) 70 E) None of these
E) 30
View Answer
View Answer
Option D
Option A Solution:
Solution: Let initial quantity of milk = 10x litres, For
15 9 each 1 litre, 200 ml of water is added, so
. 11 after adding water, quantity of mixture
2 4 become = 12x litres
=> 1 : 2 Now 6 l of mixture is sold, and 10 l of milk
hence pen at 9% profit= 2/3*90=60 is added
So remaining quantity is (12x – 6 +10) =
10. A butler stole wine from a butt of sherry (12x + 4)
which contained 35% spirit and he replaced In this final quantity, milk = 10x –
what he had stolen by wine containing only (10x/12x * 6) + 10 = (10x + 5)
20% spirit. The butt was then 25% strong So (10x+5)/(12x +4) = 25/(25+3)
only. How much of the butt did he steal? Solve, x = 2
A) 1/3 So initial quantity of milk = 10x = 20 litres
B) 2/3
C) 3/4 2. A container contains 64 litres of pure milk.
D) 1/4 One-fourth of the milk is replaced by
water. Again the operation is performed,

and one-fourth of mixture is replaced by milk and B contains 22% milk. Some part
water. Find the final ratio of milk to water of mixture in container A is replaced by
in the container. equal quantity of mixture from container B.
A) 11 : 8 How much quantity of the mixture was
B) 10 : 7 replaced if final mixture contains 32%
C) 9 : 7 milk?
D) 10 : 9 A) 3/7
E) 12 : 7 B) 2/5
C) 7/10
D) 4/7
View Answer E) 5/9
Option C
After 2 operations, final quantity of milk =
64 (1 – 1/4)2 = 36 litres Option E
So quantity of water is 64 – 36 = 28 l Solution:
So ratio is 36 : 28 = 9 : 7 By the method allegation:
Reaming……………….Replaced
22………………………….…..40
3. In what ratio do the three varieties of rice …………….…..32
costing Rs 6, Rs 8 and Rs 9 per 100 grams 8……………………..………..10
should be mixed in order to obtain a So ratio is 8 : 10 = 4 : 5
mixture costing Rs 84 per kg? So replaced part is 5/(4+5) = 5/9
A) 2 : 3 : 4
B) 1 : 3 : 6 5. A container filled of milk-water mixture
C) 1 : 2 : 5 contains 75% milk. 5 litres of this mixture
D) 3 : 4 : 2 is replaced by water. Next, 10 l of the
E) None of these mixture is replaced by water. If the final
percentage of milk in the container is 54%,
find the initial quantity of mixture in the
View Answer container.
A) 50 l
Option B B) 40 l
Explanation: C) 60 l
Rs 6, Rs 8 and Rs 9 per 100 grams means D) 70 l
Rs Rs 60, Rs 80 and Rs 90 per kg E) 55 l
84 is middle number between 80 and 90
So take ratios as:
60…………………..90 View Answer
……………84
6…………………..24 Option A
Ratio is 6 : 24 = 1: 4 Solution:
AND Let initial quantity of mixture = x l
80…………………..90 initial quantity of milk = 0.75x l
……………84 So 0.75x (1 – 5/x) (1 – 10/x) = 0.54 x
6…………………..4 Solve, (x-5)(x-10) = 18x2/25
Ratio is 6 : 4 = 3: 2 Use options to check the answer.
So final ratio is 1 : 3 : (4+2) = 1: 3: 6
4. Two containers A and B contain mixture of 6. How much milk (in litres) costing Rs 60
milk and water such that A contains 40% per litres should be mixed with 35 litres of

milk costing Rs 84 per litres so that there is such that the ratio of A to B in them is 2 :
a profit of 50% on selling the mixture at Rs 3, 1 : 4 and 3 : 7 respectively. If all the
111 per litres? three containers are emptied in a single
A) 25 l container, what will be the ratio of A to B
B) 32 l in the final mixture?
C) 17 l A) 13 : 58
D) 36 l B) 11 : 54
E) 46 l C) 22: 13
D) 17 : 43
E) None of these
View Answer
Solution:
CP of mixture = 100/150 * 111 = Rs 74 Option D
Let x l of milk to be mixed. So by method Solution:
of allegation: 2+3 = 5, 1+4 = 5, 3+ 7 = 10
(x)……………..…..(35) LCM pf 5, 5, 10 = 10
60…………………..84 Capacities are in the ratio 2 : 3 : 1
………….74 Suppose the capacities are 20, 30 and 10
10……………………..14 So A in final mixture is 2/5 * 20 + 1/5 * 30
So ratio is 10 : 14 = 5 : 7 + 3/10 * 10 = 17
So x/35 = 5/7 And B in final mixture is (20+30+10) – 17
x = 25 l = 43
So final ratio = 17 : 43
7. A container whose capacity is 60 l contains
milk and water in the ratio 3 : 2. How much 9. 12 litres of water is drawn out from a
quantity of the mixture should be replaced container full of water and replaced by
with pure milk so that in the final mixture, milk. Again 12 litres of mixture are drawn
ratio of milk to water is 7 : 3? and the container is again filled with milk.
A) 22 l The ratio of final quantity of water to milk
B) 20 l in the container is 11 : 25. How much did
C) 15 l the container hold?
D) 17 l A) 60 litres
E) 14 l B) 65 litres
C) 72 litres
D) 39 litrers
View Answer E) None of these
Option C
In 60 l of mixture, milk = 3/5 * 60 = 36 l,
so water = 24 l Option C
Let x litres of mixture is replaced Solution:
So Let x litres is total capacity of container
Remaining Milk after replacement is = 36 – Using formula, amount of water left = x [1
(3/5)*x + x = 36 + 2x/5 – 12/x]<sup>2</sup>
So (36 + 2x/5)/60 = 7/10 [1 – 12/x]<sup>2</sup>/x = 25/(25+11)
Solve, x = 15 l Solving we get, x = 72 l
8. 3 containers having capacities in the ratio 2 10. There are two mixtures such that they
: 3 : 1 contain mixture of liquids A and B contain 75% milk and 80% milk

respectively. Some amount from first milk and the same operation is repeated one
mixture is mixed with twice the same more time. Find the final ratio of milk to
amount of second mixture. Find the water in the mixture.
percentage of milk in the resultant mixture? A) 12 : 7
A) 90.2% B) 9 : 4
B) 75.9% C) 13 : 2
C) 84.5% D) 15 : 7
D) 76.3% E) 11 : 5
E) 78.3%
View Answer

Solution:
Option E In 30 l of mixture, milk = 7/10 * 30 = 21l,
Solution: so water = 9 l
Let x from first mixture, then 2x form let x = amount of water after replacement
second and y = amount of water before
So milk from first = (75/100)*x, milk from replacement, so y = 9
second = (80/100)*2x Now
So milk in resultant mixture is (75x/100) + x/y = [1 – 10/30]2
(160x/100) = 2.35x Solve, x = 4 l
Total mixture in third is x+2x = 3x Now since mixture is 30 l only after
So % of milk is (2.35x/3x)*100 replacement also. So milk in mixture after
replacement = 30 – 4 = 26 l
So final ratio = 26 : 4 = 13 : 2
1. A 56 litre mixture contains milk and water 3. How much milk (in litres) costing Rs 50
in the ratio of 5 : 2 . How much water per litres should be mixed with 18 litres of
should be added to the mixture so as make milk costing Rs 56 per litres so that there is
the resultant mixture containing 40% water a profit of 25% on selling the mixture at Rs
in it? 65 per litres?
A) 35/6 l A) 25 l
B) 40/3 l B) 32 l
C) 29/3 l C) 17 l
D) 27/2 l D) 36 l
E) 32/3 l E) 46 l

Option E Option D
Solution: Solution:
In 56 l, milk = 5/(5+2) * 56 = 40 l, so water CP of mixture = 100/125 * 65 = Rs 52
= 56 – 40 = 16 l Let x l of milk to be mixed. So by method
Final ratio of milk to water will be = 60 : of allegation:
40 = 3 : 2 (x)……………..…..(18)
Let x litres of water to be added. So 50…………………..56
40/(16+x) = 3/2 ………….52
Solve, x = 32/3 l 4……………………..2
So x/18 = 4/2
2. A mixture of 30 litres contains milk and x = 36 l
water in the ratio 7 : 3. 10 litres of the
mixture is taken out and replaced with pure

4. A 24 litres of milk and water mixture A) 700 kg

contains milk and water in the ratio 3 : 5. B) 1300 kg
What litres of the mixture should be taken C) 1400 kg
out and replaced with pure milk so that the D) 1000 kg
final mixture contains milk and water in E) 1100 kg
equal proportions?
A) 22/3 l View Answer
B) 20/3 l
C) 3 l Option C
D) 32/5 l Solution:
E) 24/5 l By method of Alligation:
10………………..16
View Answer …………14
(16-14)…………..(14-10)
Option E 2……………….4
Solution: So 2 : 4 = 1 : 2
In 24 l of mixture, milk = 3/8 * 24 = 9 l, so so part at 16% profit = 2/(1+2) * 2100 =
water = 15 l 1400 kg
Now since the mixture is to be replaced
with pure milk, the amount of mixture will 7. Container A and B contains water and
remain same after replacement too. alcohol in the ratio 1 : 3 and 3 : 2
In 24 l mixture, to have 12 l water and 12 l respectively. How much amount of mixture
milk, 3 l of water should be taken out, since from container A should be mixed with 30 l
we are only adding milk. of mixture from container B, so that the
Let x l of mixture taken out. So 5/8 * x = 3, resultant mixture contains water and
Solve, x = 24/5 l alcohol in the ratio 11 : 12?
A) 26 l
5. 25 litres are drawn from a cask full of wine B) 16 l
and is then filled with water. This operation C) 22 l
is performed one more time. The ratio of D) 15 l
the quantity of wine now left in cask to that E) None of these
of the water is 36 : 85. How much wine the
cask hold originally? View Answer
A) 66 l
B) 85 l Option B
C) 59 l Solution:
D) 55 l Water in A = 1/4. Water in B = 3/5 . And in
E) 46 l resultant =11/23
So by allegation method:
View Answer (x)…………….(30)
1/4………………..3/5
Option D ………..11/23
Solution: 14/(23*5)…………..21/(23*4)
Let x l wine was there originally. So Take ratio: 14/23*5 : 21/23*4
36/(36+85) = (1 – 25/x)2 Gives 8 : 15
Solve, x = 55 l So x/30 = 8/15
Solve, x = 16 l
6. Out of 2100 kg wheat, some part is sold
making 10% profit while the remaining 8. The rice sold by a shopkeeper contains
part is sold making 16% profit. If there is 15% low quality rice. What quantity of
an overall profit of 14%, what quantity was good quality rice should be added to 70 kg
sold at 16% profit? of rice so that percentage of low quality

wheat becomes 7%? mixture has ratio of A to B as 11 : 6. Find

A) 50 kg the total original quantity of mixture.
B) 40 kg A) 80 litres
C) 90 kg B) 96 litres
D) 60 kg C) 98 litres
E) 80 kg D) 84 litres
E) 92 litres
View Answer
View Answer
Option E
Solution: Option B
In good quality rice, there is 0% low Solution:
quality rice A = 5x, B = 3x
So method of allegation: 16 l taken out, so let total mixture now = 5x
(70 kg)……………………(x kg) + 3x + 16 = 8x + 16
15% …………………………0% Now 5 l of A poured in and then ratio
…………………..7% becomes 11 : 6
7……………………………..8 So (5x+5)/3x = 11/6
So 7 : 8 Solve, x = 10
Gives 70/x = 7/8 So total mixture originally = 8x + 16 =
Solve, x = 80 kg 8*10 + 16 = 96 litres
9. Container A and B contains 25% and 50%
water respectively. The rest is milk in both
the containers. How much amount should
be mixed from container A to some amount
in to some amount of container B so as to
get 12 litres of new mixture having water to
milk ratio 3 : 5?
A) 6 l
B) 8 l
C) 10 l
D) 7 l
E) 5 l
View Answer
Option A
Solution:
In resultant mixture, water is 3/8 * 100 =
75/2%
So by method of allegation:
25%……………………………50%
………………..75/2%
25/2%……………………….25/2%
so ratio is 25/2 : 25/2 = 1 : 1
And the total should be 12 l, so 6 l of
mixture from A, and 6 l from B.
10. A mixture contains A and B in the ratio of

5 : 3. 16 litres of this mixture is taken out
and 5 litres of A is poured in. the new

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B’s share 3/10*32400=Rs9720.
1. The investment of A is twice as that of B
and thrice as that of C. B invested for twice
the months than A and thrice the months 3. A, B and C started a business where their
than C. Who will earn the highest profit? initial capital was in the ratio of 4:5:6. At
A) B the end of 8 months, A invested an amount
B) C such that his total capital became half to
C) A C’s initial capital investment. If the annual
D) Both A and B profit of B is Rs. 7500 then what is the total
E) Both B and C profit ?
A) Rs22000
B) Rs18000
View Answer C) Rs20000
D) Rs19500
Option D E) None
Solution:
Investment ratio 6:3:2
Month ratio 3:6:2 View Answer
Then 6*3 : 6*3 : 2*2
18:18:4==>9:9:2 Option A
Both A and B gets equal and highest Solution:
profits. Initial Ratio 4:5:6
Now, 4*8 +3*4 :5*12 : 6*12
44:5*12 :6*12==>11:15:18.
2. A, B and C start a business and their B’s share is Rs7500
investments are in the ratio 4 : 3 : 6. Both A ie 15 7500
and B starts the business and C joins them (11+15+18)44 ? ==>22000
after 6 months. It was decided that C will
get a monthly salary of Rs 600 from the
annual profits. C’s total salary came out to 4. P start a business with Rs. 10000, Q joins
be 10% of the annual profit after a year. him after 2 month with 20% more
What is the share of B in the total profits? investment than P, after 2 month R joins
A) Rs8500 him with 40% less than Q. If the profit
B) Rs9720 earned by them at the end of the year is
C) Rs9650 equal to the twice of the difference between
D) Rs10100 investment of P and ten times the
E) None investment of R. Find the profit of Q ?
A) Rs35500
B) Rs42000
View Answer C) Rs38000
D) Rs41100
Option B E) None
Solution:
C’s monthly salary Rs600.
Then annual salary =600*6=3600(Because View Answer
he work for 6 month only)
Rs3600is 10% of total profit. Option C
Then total profit is Rs36000. Solution:
Ratio of their shares 4*12: 3*12: 6*6 P : Q : R = (10000 × 12) : (12000 × 10) :
=4:3:3 (7200 × 8)
Profit left after reducing salary of C = = 25 : 25 : 12

Now the Profit = 2 × (72000-10000) = Time period ratio is = 2:1

124000 Gain ratio of Naveen and Kannan = 8:1
Q’s share 25/62*12400=Rs50000 Kannan got Rs. 5400,
Then profit of Q=50000-12000=Rs38000. 1 5400
9 ? ==>Rs48600
The total gain = Rs48600
5. M and N are partners in a firm out of which
M is sleeping partner and N is working
partner. M invests Rs. 1,80,000 and N 7. A & B partner in a business , A contribute
invests Rs. 90,000. N receives 14.5% of 1/4 of the capital for 15 months & B
profit for managing the business and the received 2/3 of the profit . For how long
rest is shared between both in ratio of their B’s money was used
investments. M’s share in the profit of Rs. A) 8
24000 is ? B) 6
A) Rs10100 C) 10
B) Rs11500 D) 7
C) Rs12520 E) None
D) Rs13680
E) None
View Answer

Solution:
Option D B received 2/3 of the profit
Solution: A:B=1:2
Profit received by N as working partner = Let the total capital = x
14.5% of Rs. 24000= Rs. 3480 Then A’s capital = x/4
Balance in profit = 24000-3480 = Rs. B’s capital = x – x/4 = 3x/4
20520 If B’s money was used for a months
Ratio of M and N=1,80,000: 90,000==>2:1 Then A:B = (x/4)*15 : (3x/4)*a = 1 : 2
Then M’s share 3 20520 15/4 : 3b/4 = 1 : 2
2 ? Rs13680 15 : 3b = 1 : 2
5:b=1:2
a = 5*2 = 10
6. Naveen and Kannan jointly started a
business. Naveen invested four times as 8. X, Y and Z enter into a partnership and
Kannan did and invested his money for theirs shares are in the ratio 1/2 : 1/3 : 1/4.
double time as compared to Kannan. After two months, X withdraws half of his
Kannan earned Rs. 5400. Then the total capital and after 10 months, a profit of
gain was ? Rs.420 is divided among them. What is Y’s
A) Rs45000 share?
B) Rs48600 A) Rs180
C) Rs52000 B) Rs165
D) Rs55500 C) Rs 160
E) None D) Rs195
E) None
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Option B
Solution: Option C
Investments ratio is = 4:1 Solution:

Ratio of initial investments = 1/2 : 1/3 : 1/4 1. Sam and Suresh start a business with
= 6 : 4 : 3. investments of Rs. 5000 and Rs. 3000
Let their initial investments be 6x, 2x and respectively. After 2 months, Sam takes out
3x respectively. Rs.2000 from his capital. After 1 more
Ratio (6x * 2) + (3x * 10) : (4x * 12) : (3x month, Suresh takes out Rs.2000 of his
* 12) capital while Sunil joins them with a capital
= 42 : 48 : 36 ==>7 : 8 : 6. of Rs. 6000. At the end of 9 months from
B’s share = 420 * 8/21 = Rs. 160. the start, they earn a total profit of Rs.
4920. Which of the following is the share
9. If 8 (P’s Capital ) = 10 ( Q’s Capital ) = 12 of each member respectively in the profit?
( R’s Capital ) , then out of the total profit A) Rs. 1860, Rs. 900, Rs. 2160
of Rs 2590 , R will receive ? B) Rs. 15000, Rs. 850, Rs. 2300
A) Rs. 740 C) Rs. 1650, Rs. 800, Rs. 1895
B) Rs. 630 D) Rs. 1700, Rs. 860, Rs. 2150
C) Rs. 840 E) None of these
D) Rs. 730
E) None
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Solution:
Option C Their investing ratio:
Solution: (5000*2 + 3000*7) : (3000*3 + 1000*6) :
8p = 10q = 12r (6000*6)
4p = 5q = 6r = (30000):(15000):(36000) = 31:15:36
q = 4p/5 Total profit for 9 months = Rs.4920
r = 4p/6 = 2p/3 Therefore, (31+15+36)82 == 4920
P : Q : R = p : 4p/5 : 2p/3 Sam’s share 31 ? = Rs.1860
15:12:10 Suresh’s share 15 ? = Rs900
R’s share = 2590 * (12/37) = 70*12 = Rs. Sunil’s share 36 ? = Rs2160
840.
10. P and Q invested in a business. They 2. Edwin started a business with Rs.25000
earned some profit which they divided in and after 4 months, Thomas joined him
the ratio of 2:3. If P invested Rs.30000, the with Rs.60000. Edwin received Rs.58000
amount invested by Q is including 10% of profit as commission for
A) Rs 40000 managing the business. What amount did
B) Rs 35000 Thomas receive?.
C) Rs 45000 A) Rs 80,000
D) Rs 50000 B) Rs 72,000
E) None C) Rs 65,000
D) Rs 82,000
E) None
View Answer
Option C
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Solution:
30,000:Q = 2:3 Option B
Q = 90,000/2 = 45,000 Solution:
Profit sharing ratio is
25000*12 : 60000*8=5:8
Total profit 100%
Edwin got 10% for Managing the business View Answer

so remaining 90% is shared by both.
Edwin got 10%profit + 5/13 * 90%profit Option C
0.1p + 5/13 * (0.9p)=58,000 Solution:
Then 5.8p/13=58000==>p=1,30,000. 40000 × 12 : 60000 × 10 : 120000 × x= 40
Now Thomas profit is 1,30,000- × 12 : 60 × 10 : 120 x=40 : 5 × 10 : 10x = 8
58,000=72,000. : 10 : 2x= 4 : 5 : x
C’s share 375000x/(9+x)=150000
375x/(9+x)=150
3. P, Q and R start a business with Rs30,000, X=6
Rs40,000 Rs50,000 respectively. P stays
for the entire year. Q leaves the business 5. M started a business with Rs.25,000. N
after two months but rejoins after another joined him after 4 months with Rs20,000.
4months but only 3/4 of his initial capital. After 2 more months, M withdrew
R leaves after 3 months and rejoins after Rs.10,000 of his capital and 2 more months
another 5months but with only 4/5 of his later, N brought in Rs.10,000 more. What
capital. If the year end profit is Rs 27,900, should be the ratio in which they should
how much more than Q did R get? share their profits at the end of the year?
A) Rs1500 A) 2:3
B) Rs9300 B) 5:6
C) Rs3100 C) 4:7
D) Rs12,400 D) 5:4
E) None E) None
Option A Option D
Solution: Solution:
Their ratio’s 30000*12: Their Ratio’s
(40000*2+30000*6) : (50000*3+40000*4) (25000×6+15000×6) :(20000×4+30000×4)
36:26:31 150+90:80+120=240:200 =5:4
Total profit is Rs 27900
Then (36+26+31) 93 == 27900
Diff of Q-R (31-26) 5 ? ==>Rs1500 6. A, B, C started a business with their
investments in the ratio 3:6:5. After 8
months, A invested the same amount as
4. A starts a business with Rs.40,000. After 2 before and both B and C withdrew half of
months, B joined him with Rs.60,000. C their investments. The ratio of their profits
joined them after some more time with at the end of the year is:
Rs.1,20,000. At the end of the year, out of a A) 22:30:24
total profit of Rs.3,75,000, C gets B) 18:30:25
Rs.1,50,000 as his share. How many C) 16:18:22
months after B joined the business, did C D) 20:15:18
join? E) None
A) 5
B) 8
C) 6 View Answer
D) 10
Option B
E) None
Solution:
Investments: 3x,6x,5x

A:B:C=3x*8+3x*4 : 6x*8+(6x/2)*4 : According to the problem- [[4(x+250) –

5x*8+(5x/2)*4 6x]/(1000+ 10x)]*1000 = 200.
A:B:C= 18:30:25 X = 200. Total investment = 200+250+200
= 650
7. Three friends A, B, C invested in a
business in the ratio of 4:5:6. After 6
months C withdraw half of his capital. If 9. A, B and C enter into a partnership with a
the sum invested by A is 48000, then the capital in which A’s contribution is Rs.
profit earned by C out of the total profit of 15,000. If out of a total profit of Rs. 1000,
60000. A gets Rs. 500 and B gets Rs. 300, then C’s
A) 20000 capital is :
B) 30000 A) 4000
C) 25000 B) 5000
D) 32000 C) 6000
E) None D) 7000
E) None
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Option A
Solution: Option C
sum invested by A = 4x = 48000. Solution:
X = 12000 A : B : C = 500 : 300 : 200 = 5 : 3 : 2.
Investment made by A, B , C – 48000, Let their capitals be 5x, 3x and 2x
60000, 72000 respectively.
Ratio in which the profit will divide- Then, 5x = 15000
48000*12 : 60000*12 : 72000*6 + => x =3000.
36000*6 C’s capital = 2x = Rs. 6000.
i.e 8:10:9. So C share = (9/27)*60000 =
20000
10. A, B, C rent a pasture. A puts 15 cows for 6
8. M and N invested in a business in which M months, B puts 20cows for 4 months and C
invest 250 rupee more than N. N invested puts 10 cows for 8 months for grazing. If
for 6 months while M invested for 4 the rent of the pasture is Rs. 500, how
months. If M get 200 more than N out of a much must A pay as his share of rent?
total profit of 1000. Then the total amount A) 200
invested in the business. B) 250
A) 550 C) 300
B) 650 D) 180
C) 750 E) None
D) 850
E) None
View Answer

Solution:
Option B A:B:C = (15*6) : (20*4): (10*8)= 9:8:8
Solution: A’s rent= (9/25) * 500= Rs.180
Let N invest ‘x’ rupees so M will invest
(x+250)
Total investment made by M = (x+250)*4
and by N = 6x

1. Radhika started a workshop with an that 50% of the profit should be divided
investment of Rs.40,000. She invested equally between them and the remaining is
additional amount of Rs.10,000 every year. to be treated as interest on the capital. If
After two years her sister Rama joined her first person get Rs.500 more than the
with an amount of second persom .What is the total profit
Rs.85,000.Therefore,Rama did not invest made in the business ?
any additional amount. On completion of 4 A) Rs.1780.22
years from the opening of workshop they B) Rs.15445.12
earned an amount of Rs.1,95,000. What C) Rs.21245
will be Radhika’s share in the earning ? D) Rs.14333.33
A) Rs.2,20,000 E) Rs.14758.41
B) Rs.1,10,000
C) Rs.2,45,000 View Answer
D) Rs.3,35,120
E) Rs.1,01,5000 Option D
Solution:
View Answer Ratio of the profit = 23:20
Therefore,
Option B 500*(100/50)*[(23+20)/(23-20)] =
Solution: 14333.33
Investment of Radhika = Rs. 40,000 +Rs.
50,000 +Rs. 60,000+Rs. 70,000 = Rs. 4. Ramesh, Suresh and Mahesh started a
2,20,000 business with the investment in the ratio
Investment of Rama = 85,000 * 2 = Rs. 5:8:10 resp. After 1 year Mahesh withdraw
1,70,000 50% of his capital and Ramesh increased
Ratio = 22 : 17 his capital by 80% of his investment . After
Radhika’s share = (22/39 )*1,95,000 = 2 years in what ratio should the earned
Rs.1,10,000 profit be distributed among Ramesh
,Suresh and Mahesh?
2. P ,Q and R are partners in a business .P A) 15:10:17
whose money has been used for 4 months , B) 14:16:15
claims (1/8) of the profit , Q whose money C) 11:15:19
has been used for 6 months ,claims at (1/3) D) 8:13:7
of the profit . R had invested Rs. 1560 for E) 10:15:14
8 months .How much did P and Q
contribute ? View Answer
A) Rs.720, Rs.1280
B) Rs.650, Rs.1100 Option B
C) Rs.758, Rs.1500 Solution:
D) Rs.800, Rs.1720 Ramesh :Suresh:Mahesh
E) Rs.870, Rs.1750 [(5x*12)+(9x*12)]:(8x*24):[(10x*12)+(3x
*12)] =14:16:15
View Answer
5. Prabhu initiated his business with (1/2) of
Option A the total capital for (1/4)th of the time . His
Solution: brother Sunny invests (1/3) of the capital
P : Q : R for (1/2)th of the time and Prabhu’s friend
[(960*3)/4] : [(960*8)/6] : [(1560*8)13 Tarun invests the remaining capital for the
] =720 : 1280 : 960 whole time. Find the share of Tarun in the
total profit of Rs. 1,21,000.
3. There are two persons invests Rs.1,15,000 A) Rs.20,000
and Rs.1,00,000 resp. in a project and agree B) Rs.24,500

C) Rs.50,000 8. Mr. X started a business investing

D) Rs.33,420 Rs.25,000 in 1996.In 1997 he invested an
E) Rs.44,000 additional amount of Rs. 10,000 and Mr. Y
joined him with an amount of Rs.35,000.In
View Answer 1998 , Mr.X invested another additional
amount of Rs.10,000 and Mr. Z joined
Option E them with an amount of Rs. 35,000 .Find
Solution: the share of Mr. Y in the profit of Rs.
Tarun’s contribution in the business = 1- 1,50,000 earned at the end of 3 years from
[(1/2)+(1/3)] = 1/6 the start of the business in 1996?
Prabhu’s share : Sunny’s share : Tarun’s A) Rs.50,000
share B) Rs.80,000
(1/4)*(1/2):(1/2)*(1/3):(1/6)*1 C) Rs.70,000
3:4:4 D) Rs.40,000
Tarun’s share in profit = (4/11)*1,21,000 = E) Rs.60,000
Rs.44,000
View Answer
6. A ,B and C sharing profits in the ratio 3:2:2
. B retired from the company and A and C Option A
decide to share profits in the ratio 3:2.What Solution:
is the gaining ratio? Mr. X : Mr. Y : Mr. Z
A) 5:3 [(25000*3)+(10000*2)+(10000*1)] :
B) 4:5 (35000*2) : (35,000*1)
C) 3:2 105000 : 70000 : 35000
D) 2:1 3 : 2 : 1
E) 3:5 Mr. Y’s share in the profit = (2/6)*1,50,000
= Rs. 50,000
View Answer
9. A starts a business with an initial
Option C investment of Rs. 30,000. After 6 months ,
Solution: B enters into the partnership with an
Gaining ratio = [(3/5)-(3/7)] : [(2/5)- investment of Rs. 20,000.Again after 3
(2/7)] = 3 : 2 months C enters with an investment of
7. Rs.61,105 ,is divided between Ram and Rs.50,000.If C receives Rs. 2000 in the
Raman in the ratio 3 : 8 .What is the profit at the end of the year ,what is the
difference between thrice the share of Ram total annual profit?
and twice the share of Raman? A) Rs.7000
A) Rs.52,500 B) Rs. 8400
B) Rs.42,000 C) Rs.8000
C) Rs.35,720 D) Rs.9000
D) Rs.38,885 E) RS.8500
E) Rs.47,200
View Answer
Option D Solution:
Solution: A, B and C’s equivalent capitals
Required difference = [(8/11)*2 – (3/11)*3 A : B : C
] * 61,105 (30,000*12) : (20,000*6) : (50,000*3)
= (7/11)*61,105 =Rs. 38,885 12 : 4 : 5
C’s profit = 5x/12 = 2000
=> x = 8,400
10. Riya started a project by investing Rs. months and 10 months respectively. If Isha
60,000. 6 months later her sister Riama earns a profit of Rs 16500 out of a total
joins her by investing Rs. 1,00,000.At the profit of Rs 44,550, find the total
end of 1 year from the commencement of investment done by all three.
the business ,they earn a profit of A) Rs 47,000
Rs.27,038.Find Riama’s share in the profit? B) Rs 25,000
A) Rs.14,150 C) Rs 54,000
B) Rs.13,100 D) Rs 39,000
C) Rs.13,560 E) Rs 67,000
D) Rs.12,290
E) Rs.12,510 View Answer

Solution:
Option D Megha : Isha : Rani
Solution: 20000*6 : X*8 : 22000*10
Riya and Raima’s capital in the ratio 30000 : 2X : 55000
= (60,000*12) : (1,00,000*6) 15000 : X : 27500
=5:6 So X/(15000+X+27500) * 44550 = 16500
Therefore ,Raima’s share in the profit = Gives X/(15000+X+27500) * 270 = 100
(5/11)*27,038 = 12,290 Solve, X = 25,000
So total investment = 20+25+22 = 67,000
3. Kamya, Prisha and Tisha started a business

1. Kartik, Bhuvan and Sid entered into a by investing Rs X, Rs (X+400) and Rs (X-
partnership and invested Rs 13,000, Rs 200). If after the end of year, total share of
16,000 and Rs 19,000 respectively. After 7 profit of Kamya and Tisha is Rs 8100 out
months, Kartik and Bhuvan added Rs 1,000 of a total profit of Rs 13,500, find the profit
and Rs 5,000 respectively while Sid share of Prisha.
withdrew Rs 5,000. If at the end of year A) Rs 6100
their annual profit is Rs 43,160, find the B) Rs 5400
total profit share of Kartik and Sid. C) Rs 5100
A) Rs 28,030 D) Rs 6600
B) Rs 27,190 E) Rs 5500
C) Rs 26,830
D) Rs 28,420 View Answer
E) Rs 27,040
Option B
Kamya : Prisha : Tisha
Option E X : (X+400) : (X-200)
Solution: So (X+X-200)/(X + X+400 + X-200) *
Karti : Bhuvan : Sid 13500 = 8100
13000*7 + 14000*5 : 16000*7 + 21000*5 : Solve, X = 1600
19000*7 + 14000*5 So ratio of profit share is
23 : 31 : 29 1600 : 2000 : 1400 = 8 : 10 : 7
So required share = (23+29)/(23+31+29) * So profit share of Prisha = 10/25 * 13500 =
43160 = Rs 27,040 Rs 5400
2. Megha, Isha and Rani entered into a 4. Preeti, Anu and Aarti entered into a
partnership by investing Rs 20,000, Rs X, business. Preeti invested Rs 2500 for some
and Rs 22,000 respectively for 6 months, 8 months, Anu invested Rs 3000 for 2 more

months than Preeti and Aarti invested Rs Ratio of investments in 3rd quarter – 3 : 2 :
3500 for 3 months less than Anu. If Anu 3, so let amounts – 3y, 2y, 3y
got Rs 8400, out of a total profit of Rs In last quarter, respective amount is double
19,000, then Aarti invested her money for then in 2nd quarter, so amounts – 2x, 8x, 4x
how many months? In the last quarter the ratio of
A) 3 months investments was same as in 2nd quarter.
B) 5 months — this is not required to solve question.
C) 4 months Given:
D) 6 months (2000 + 2x + 3y) = 1400 + (800+x+3y)
E) 2 months Solve, x = Rs 200
Now ratio of profit share —A : B : C is
View Answer 800*3 + x*3 + 3y*3 + 2x*3 : 1600*3 +
4x*3 + 2y*3 + 8x*3 : 2000*3 + 2x*3 +
Option C 3y*3 + 4x*3
Solution: 3 gets cancelled, gives
Preeti : Anu : Aarti (800+3x+3y) : (1600+12x+2y) :
25000*x : 3000*(x+2) : 3500*(x-1) (2000+6x+3y)
5x : 6(x+2) : 7(x-1) Put x = 200 gives
So (6x+12)/(5x + 6x+12 + 7x-7) * 19000 = 1400+3y : 4000+2y : 3200+3y
8400 Now given
Solve, x = 5 (4000+2y)/(1400+3y + 4000+2y +
So Aarti invested money for 4 months 3200+3y) = 66/153
Directions (5-7): A, B and C started a business (2000+y)/(4300+4y) = 22/51
by investing Rs 800, Rs 1600 and Rs 2000 Solve, y = Rs 200
respectively. After a quarter they invested So now the total investment is—
amounts in a ratio 1 : 4 : 2. After another (800+3x+3y) + (1600+12x+2y) +
quarter, they invested amounts in ratio 3 : 2 : (2000+6x+3y) = (4400 + 21x + 8y)
3.In the last quarter the ratio of investments was put x = 200, y = 200, total investment = Rs
same as in 2nd quarter. Also in the last quarter, 10,200
the respective amounts of A, B and C was 6. If they respectively had invested same
double than the respective amounts invested in amounts in each quarter after quarter 1
2nd quarter. The total investment of C before which is equal to their respective
4th quarter was Rs 1400 more than that of A investments in quarter 1, then what would
during same duration. Also ratio of B’s share in be the profit of A at the end of year out of a
profit to total profit at the end of year was 66 : total profit of Rs 19,350?
153. A) Rs 2510
B) Rs 3320
5. Find the total investment of A, B and C. C) Rs 2560
A) Rs 10,200
D) Rs 3150
B) Rs 11,300 E) None of these
C) Rs 9,800
D) Rs 10,080 View Answer
E) Rs 11,090
Option D
800, 1600, 2000 as it is for 3 months, and
Option A then for next 9 months x, 4x and 2x
Solution:
So ratio of profit share – A : B : C is
Quarters means 3 months each
800*3 + 200*9 : 1600*3 + 800*9 : 2000*3
Ratio of investments in 2nd quarter – 1 : 4 :
+ 400*9
2, so let amounts – x, 4x, 2x
7 : 20 : 16 x*8 + 2y*4 : 3x*8 + 3y*4 : 2x*8 + 4y*4

So profit share of A = 7/43 * 19350 = Rs gives (2x+2y) : (6x+3y) : (4x+4y)
3150 Given::
(x+2y+3x+3y)/2 = 2800
7. If the respective investments in third 4x+5y = 5600
quarter was changed and this was in ratio 2 Also (3x+3y+2x+4y)/2 = 3800
: 4 : 1 (other investments being the same), 5x+7y = 7600
then what would be the total investment of Solve both equations, x = 400, y = 800
all three in third quarter, if the average So total investment of C = (2x+4y) = Rs
investment of all A B and C was Rs 3100 4000
for whole year?
A) Rs 700 9. If B’s investment for both the terms (4
B) Rs 800 months and 8 months) was swapped, then
C) Rs 500 find the total profit share of B and C if
D) Rs 900 annual profit is Rs 46,200.
E) None of these A) Rs 45,600
B) Rs 32,800
View Answer C) Rs 43,600
D) Rs 37,800
Option A E) None of these
Solution:
New investments – 3z, 2z, and 2z View Answer
Investment of A = (800+3x+2z), B =
(1600+12x+4z) and C =(2000+6x+1z) Option D
Put x = 200 Solution:
A = 1400+2z, B = 4000+4z, C = 3200+1z B’s investment for 8 months = 3x = 3*400
Now given (1400+2z + 4000+4z + = Rs 1200 and for 4 months = 3y = 3*800
3200+1z)/3 = 3100 = Rs2400
Solve, z = Rs 100 Now swapped, means for 8 months = Rs
So total investment for quarter 3 = 2z+4z+z 2400 and for 4 months is Rs 1200
= 7z = Rs 700 So now ratio of A : B : C is
400*8 + 1600*4 : 2400*8 + 1200*4 :
Directions (8-10): A, B and C started a 800*8 + 3200*4
business. They invested amounts in the ratio 1 : 2:5:4
3 : 2 respectively for 8 months. After this they So required profit = (5+4)/(2+5+4) * 46200
invested amounts in ratio 2 : 3 : 4 respectively = Rs 37,800
for 4 months. The average investment of A and
B is Rs 2800 while average investment of B and 10. If A’s share in annual profit is Rs 9030,
C is Rs 3800. find the total profit after a year.
A) Rs 41,390
8. Find the total investment of C? B) Rs 45,150
A) Rs 4000 C) Rs 42,610
B) Rs 5000 D) Rs 46,240
C) Rs 6000 E) Rs 43,170
D) Rs 4500
E) Rs 3500 View Answer

Solution:
Option A Ratio of profit share is
Solution: (2x+2y) : (6x+3y) : (4x+4y)
A : B : C is x = 400, y = 800

So ratio becomes the profit should be divided equally

1:2:2 between them and the remaining profit is to
So 1/5 * x = 9030 be treated as interest on capital. If one
Total profit = x = Rs 45,150 person gets Rs 900 more than the other
then find the total profit made in the
business.
A) Rs 17,000
1. A and B enter into a partnership with B) Rs 20,000
capitals in the ratio 7:8 and at the end of 8 C) Rs 5,100
months A withdraws. If they receive profits D) Rs 18,000
in the ratio of 7:11 find how long B’s E) None of these
capital was used?
A) 8 months
B) 9 months View Answer
C) 11 months
D) 12 months Option S
120000*1 : 84000*1
10: 7 (difference = 3)
View Answer 3 == 900
1 == 300
Option C 17 == 5100 ; this is 30%
Solution: 100%=5100*100/30 = 17,000
A:B
7:8 4. A,B and C enter into a partnership with Rs
8 : x (time) 4000, Rs 6000 and Rs 8000 respectively.
7*8 : 8*x = 7 : 11 After 4 months A withdrew 25% and after
56/8x = 7/11 6 months B add 16(2/3)% and after 8
x = 11 months C withdrew 25% , find the profit
earned by A if they get a total profit of Rs
2. A began a business with Rs 12,000 and was 7500 after 1 year.
joined afterwards by B with Rs 8,000. After A) Rs 1000
how many months did B join if the profits B) Rs 2000
at the end of the year were divided in the C) Rs 3000
ratio 3:1? D) Rs 4000
A) 5 months E) None of these
B) 6 months
C) 7 months
D) 8 months View Answer
E) None of these
Option B
Solution:
View Answer A : B :
C
Option B 4000*4 6000*6
Solution: 8000*8
12000*12:8000*(12-x)=3:1 (4000-
solve x= 6 months 1000)*8 (6000+1000)*6 (8000-
2000)*4
= 40000 : 78000 : 32000
3. Two partners invest Rs 120000 and Rs
20:39:16
84000 in a business and agree that 70% of

A = 20/(20+39+16) * 7500=2000 View Answer

Option B
5. A starts a business with Rs 25000. After Solution:
few months B join him with Rs 20000. If A : B
the ratio of their profit after 1 year is 15:8 5000*4 : 7000*12
find after how many months B joined A? +6000*4
A) 2 months +7000*4
B) 6 months =72000 : 84000
C) 4 months 6:7
D) 8 months
E) None of these
8. In a partnership A invest 1/6 of the capital
for 1/6 of the time. B invest 1/3 capital for
View Answer 1/3 time and C invest the remaining capital
for whole time. If at the end of the year the
Option C profit earned is Rs 23000, Then what will
Solution: be the share of B?
25000*12 : 20000(12-x) A) Rs 4000
15 : 8 B) Rs 5000
solve and get x=4 months C) Rs 6000
D) Rs 4500
6. A invests with B some rupees and B
E) None of these
invested Rs 25,000. After 4 months A
increase his investment with Rs 6000. If at
the end of the year A and B have a profit of View Answer
Rs 2400 and Rs 2500 respectively, find the
sum invested by A. Option A
A) Rs 15000 Solution:
B) Rs 30000 Let total capital=18
C) Rs 25000 A=1/6*18 *1/6*12=6
D) Rs 20000 B= 1/3*18*1/3*12=24
E) None of these C=9*12=108
A:B:C=1:4:18
B=4/23*23000=4000
View Answer
9. Sumit and Anu invested money in the ratio
Option D of 8:12, find for how much time anu
Solution: invested the money if Sumit invested
[x*4 + (x+6000)*8]/(25000*12)=24/25 money for 9 months and he got Rs 1000
solve and get x= Rs 20000 from a total profit of Rs 3000?
A) 9 months
7. Ram and Shyam invested Rs 5000 and Rs
B) 10 months
7000 respectively. If Ram increases Rs
C) 11 months
1000 after every 4 months find the ratio of
D) 12 months
their profit after 1 year.
E) None of these
A) 7 : 6
B) 6 : 7
C) 5 : 6 View Answer
D) 6 : 5
E) None of these Option D
Solution:

Sumit : Anu 77 : 85 : 77
8*9 : 12*x So Manvi’s share = 85/(77+85+77) *
72:12x 35850 = Rs 12,750
Profit=1000:2000=1:2
72/12x=1/2
x=12 2. Shikha and Shreya invested in the ratio 7 :
8 in a business. They got an annual profit
10. A and B invested Rs 1200 and Rs 1500 of Rs 34,450. If Shikha withdrew her entire
respectively in a business. After 8 months money at the end of 9 years, then what is
A withdrew his entire money and C joined the difference between their shares of
them with Rs 2000. If after a year, a total of profit?
Rs 1780 is obtained as a profit, find the A) Rs 7570
total share of B and C? B) Rs 6400
A) Rs 1300 C) Rs 7560
B) Rs 1280 D) Rs 7150
C) Rs 880 E) Rs 8180
D) Rs 980
E) None of these
View Answer

Solution:
Option A Ratio of shares of profit of Shikha : Shreya
Solution: is
A : B : C 7*9 : 8*12
1200*8 : 1500*12 : 2000*4 21 : 32
= 24:45:20 So difference in shares = (32-21)/(21+32) *
B+C=65/89*1780 34450 = Rs 7150
3. Kashish and Sheena started a business by

investing Rs 2600 and Rs 2400
1. Antra and Manvi invested Rs 3780 and Rs respectively. After 7 months, they added Rs
3960 in a business. After 3 months, Antra 600 and Rs 800 respectively. 33% of the
withdew Rs 420 and Manvi withdrew Rs total profit earned after a year is given in
180. At the same time Chetna joined them donation. If after giving donation, the
by investing Rs 4620. After a year, they difference between the shares of Kashish
made a profit of Rs 35,850. Find Manvi’s and Sheena is Rs 350, find the total profit
share in the annual profit. earned after a year.
A) Rs 13,450 A) Rs 17,000
B) Rs 12,750 B) Rs 25,000
C) Rs 12,350 C) Rs 18,000
D) Rs 13,650 D) Rs 12,000
E) Rs 13,950 E) Rs 27,000

Option B Option B
Solution: Solution:
Ratio of shares of Antra : Manvi : Chetna is Ratio of shares of profit of Kashish :
3780*3 + 3360*9 : 3960*3 + 3780*9 + Sheena is
4620*9 2600*7 + 3200*5 : 2400*7 + 3200*5

171 : 164 4 : 9 : 12
So (171-164)/(171+164) * x = 350 [(12+4)-9]/(4+9+12) * x = 3423
Solve, x = Rs 16750 Solve, x = Rs 12225
So (100-33)% of y (total profit) = 16750
Solve, y = Rs 25000
6. Tiya and Piya invested Rs 1350 and Rs
4. Karuna and Varuna invested Rs 2400 and 1800 respectively in a business. After 9
Rs x in a business. After 3 months, Karuna months Piya withdrew her entire money
added Rs 600 while Varuna withdrew Rs and Riya and Siya joined the business by
300. After a year out of a total profit of Rs investing Rs 3000 and Rs 2700
36,920, Varuna received Rs 17,160. Find respectively. If after a year, a total of Rs
the amount invested by Varuna at the 13,750 is obtained as profit, find the total
starting of business. share of Piya and Riya together out of total
A) Rs 2700 profit.
B) Rs 1900 A) Rs 6000
C) Rs 2100 B) Rs 8000
D) Rs 2400 C) Rs 7000
E) Rs 1600 D) Rs 6500
E) Rs 7500
View Answer
View Answer
Option A
Solution: Option C
Ratio of shares of Karuna and Varuna is Solution:
2400*3 + 3000*9 : x*3 + (x-300)*9 Ratio of shares of Tiya : Piya : Riya : Siya
gives 11400 : (4x-900) is
So (4x-900)/(11400+4x-900) * 36920 = 1350*12 : 1800*9 : 3000*3 : 2700*3
17160 18 : 18 : 10 : 9
Solve, x = Rs 2700 So (B+C) got = (18+10)/(18+18+10+9) *
13750 = Rs 7000
5. Vijay and Ajay started a business by
investing Rs 2000 and Rs 1500
respectively. 4 months after start, Vijay 7. Veena, Meena and Teena started a business
withdrew all his money and Amit joined by investing Rs 7000, Rs 7500 and Rs 6500
Ajay by investing Rs 3000. After the end of respectively for 4 months. After 4 months
year, the difference between the shares of Veena and Teena added same amount as
Amit and Vijay together and Ajay is Rs before while Teena invested Rs 7000 for 8
3423. What is the total profit after a year? months. If after this the profit earned was
A) Rs 12375 Rs 44,800, find the share of Teena.
B) Rs 13455 A) Rs 15,380
C) Rs 14265 B) Rs 14,440
D) Rs 14350 C) Rs 13,520
E) Rs 12225 D) Rs 14,350
E) Rs 13,380
View Answer
View Answer
Option E
Solution: Option D
Ratio of shares of Vijay : Ajay : Amit is Solution:
2000*4 : 1500*12 : 3000*8 Ratio of shares Veena : Meena : Teena is

7000*12 : 7500*12 : 6500*4 + 7000*8 Option C

42 : 45 : 41 Solution:
So share of Teena is 41/(42+45+41) * Rumit withdrew 1/4th so remained money
44800 = Rs 14,350 Is 3/4th of 6400
Ratio of shares of profit of Sumit : Rumit is
7200* 6 + 3600*6 : 6400*6 + 4800*6
8. Vanya and Tanya started a business by 27 : 28
investing Rs 1750 and Rs 2100 Share of Sumit = 27/(27+28) * 19800 = Rs
respectively. 5 months later, Tanya 9720
withdrew her entire money and Sanya and
Manya joined the business with 10. Rohit, Lohit and Mohit started a business
investments of Rs 4000 and Rs 6500 by investing in the ratio 1/3 : 2/4 : 2/5.
respectively. If after a year difference in After 8 months Mohit withdrew 1/2 of his
total shares of Sanya and Manya together investment. If after 12 months from start of
and total shares of Vanya and Tanya business Rohit and Lohit got a share of Rs
together is Rs 6,720, find the total profit. 16,000 out of the total profit, then find the
A) Rs 16,900 share of Mohit?
B) Rs 16,800 A) Rs 7200
C) Rs 15,100 B) Rs 5700
D) Rs 15,300 C) Rs 6500
E) Rs 16,300 D) Rs 6400
E) Rs 4700
View Answer
View Answer
Option B
Solution: Option D
Ratio of shares Vanya : Tanya : Sanya : Solution:
Manya is Investments of Rohit : Lohit : Mohit = 1/3 :
1750*12 : 2100*5 : 4000*7 : 6500*7 1/2 : 2/5 = 10 : 15 : 12
25 * 12 : 30*5 : 400 : 650 After 8 months Mohit withdrew 1/2 , so 1/2
12 : 6 : 16 : 26 * 12 = 6, so invested = 12-6 = 6 for another
6 : 3 : 8 : 13 4 months
[(8+13)-(6+3)]/(6+3+8+13) * x = 6720 So now ratio of shares of Rohit : Lohit :
Solve, x = Rs 16,800 Mohit is
10 * 12 : 15 * 12 : 12 * 8 + 6 * 4
9. Sumit and Rumit started a business by 2:3:2
investing Rs 7200 and Rs 6400 Let x is total profit. So (2+3)/(2+3+2) * x =
respectively. After 6 months, Sumit 16000
withdrew half and Rumit withdrew 1/4th of x = 22400
their respected money invested. If after a So share of Mohit = 2/7 * 22400 = Rs 6400
year, a total profit of Rs 19,800 is made,
what is the share of Sumit?
A) Rs 8480 A and B invested in a business in ration 7 : 6.
B) Rs 9490 After 7 months, C joined them with double the
C) Rs 9720 investment made by B. If A and C together got
D) Rs 8150 Rs 2380 from the total profit after a year, what
E) Rs 9220 was the annual profit?
A) Rs 3430
B) Rs 2880
View Answer C) Rs 2920
D) Rs 3570
E) Rs 3850 Option B
Solution:
View Answer Investments of A : B : C = 1/2 : 3/4 : 2/3 = 6 : 9 :
Option D 8
Solution: After 6 months C withdrew 1/4th , so 1/4 * 8 =
Investment of A = 7x, B = 6x. So that of C = 2, so invested = 8-2 = 6 for another 6 months
2*6x = 12x So now ratio of shares of A : B : C is
So ratio of A : B : C is 6x*8 : 9x*8 : 8x*6 + 6x*2
7x*12 : 6x*12 : 12x*5 4:6:5
7:6:5 Let x is total profit. So (4+6)/(4+6+5) * x =
Let annual profit = Rs x. So 16000
(7+5)/(7+6+5) * x = 2380 x = 1600*15
So x = Rs 3570 So share of C = 5/15 * 1600*15 = Rs 8000
A total of Rs 84,000 is invested in a business.

A invested Rs 5000 in a business. After 4 Investment of A is Rs 4000 less than that of B
months B joined him by investing Rs 4800. and B’s investment is Rs 4000 less than that of
After a further of 2 months, C joined them with C. If A invested his amount for 5 months and B
Rs 5200. If after the end of year, they earned a and C each for 4 months, then out of total profit
total profit if Rs 14,400, then what is the if Rs 63,000 what is the share of A?
difference between the shares of A and B? A) Rs 21,000
A) Rs 2570 B) Rs 19,980
B) Rs 2400 C) Rs 21,320
C) Rs 2560 D) Rs 15,250
D) Rs 2500 E) Rs 22,250
E) Rs 2000
View Answer
Option B Solution:
Solution: Let C’s investment is Rs x, then B’s = Rs (x –
Ratio of shares of profit of A : B : C is 4000), then A’s = Rs (x – 4000 – 4000) = Rs (x
5000*12 : 4800*8 : 5200*6 – 8000)
50*12 : 48*8 : 52*6 So (x-8000) +(x-4000) + (x) = 84000
25 : 16 : 13 Solve, x = 32,000
So difference in shares of A and B = (25- So ratio of shares of A, B and C is
16)/(25+16+13) * 14400 = Rs 2400 24000 * 5 : 28000*4 : 32000*4
15 : 14 : 16
So A’s share = 15/(15+14+16) * 63000 = Rs
A, B and C invested in ratio 1/2 : 3/4 : 2/3. 21000
After 6 months C withdrew his 1/4th investment.
If after 8 months A and B got a share of Rs
16,000 out of the total profit, then find the share A invested Rs 5500 for 2 months more than
of C? B while B invested Rs 4000 for 1 month more
A) Rs 7,000 than C who invested Rs 5600. If out of a total
B) Rs 8,000 profit of Rs 6000, the difference in the shares of
C) Rs 8,400 C and B is Rs 250 then find the time for which
D) Rs 7,800 A invested the money.
E) Rs 7,300 A) 5 months
B) 7 months
View Answer C) 9 months
D) 8 months

E) 6 months E) Rs 2,380

Option D Option D
Solution: Solution:
Let C invested money for x months, then B for Ratio of shares A : B is
(x+1) months and then A for (x+1+2) = (x+3) 25000 : 24000
months 25 : 24
So ratio of shares of A : B : C is A got 1/50 * 60000 = Rs 1200 extra
5500*(x+3) : 4000*(x+1) : 5600*x So remaining profit to be shared between A and
55(x+3) : 40(x+1) : 56x B is 60,000 – 1200 = Rs 58,800
Given So now B got = 24/(25+24) * 58,800 = Rs
(56x – 40x – 40)/(55x+165+40x+40+56x) * 28,800
6000 = 250 So A got = 1200 + (58800 – 28000) = Rs 31200
Solve, x = 5 So different in shares = 31200 – 28800 = Rs
So A invested for 5+3 = 8 months 2400
In a business A and B invested Rs 5,000 and

A invested Rs 25,300 for 7 months, B Rs 6,000 respectively. After 9 months from start
invested Rs 25,200 for 11 months and C of business, C invested Rs 12000 and A and B
invested Rs 27,500 fir 7 months. Find the share both withdrew Rs 1,000 each from their
of A and C together out of a total profit of Rs investments. If at the end of year B and C
33,600. together got Rs 12,250 from the total profit, then
A) Rs 18,600 what is the total profit?
B) Rs 17,500 A) Rs 18,900
C) Rs 19,500 B) Rs 13,600
D) Rs 21,500 C) Rs 15,100
E) Rs 19,200 D) Rs 15,300
E) Rs 16,300
View Answer
Solution: Option A
Ratio of shares of profit of A : B : C is Solution:
25300*7 : 25200*11 : 27500*7 Ratio of shares A : B : C is
23*7 : 252 : 25*7 5000*9 + 4000*3 : 6000*9 + 5000*3 : 12000*3
23 : 36 : 25 19 : 23 : 12
Total of profit of A and C is Let x is the total profit
(23+25)/(23+36+25) * 33600 = Rs 19,200 So [(23+12)/54]*x = 12,250
Solve, x = Rs 18,900
In a business, A invested Rs 25,000 and B In a business, A and B invested Rs10,000 and

invested Rs 24,000. As his salary A got 1/50th Rs 11,000 respectively. After 4 months they
of the total profit of Rs 60,000 after which the both withdrew Rs 1000 from their respective
remaining amount was shared among A and B in investments. After a further of 6 months, A
the ratio of their shares in profit. Find the invested Rs 1000 more and B invested Rs 2000
difference in the shares of both. more. What is the difference in the shares of
A) Rs 2,300 both if Rs 54,450 is received as total profit after
B) Rs 2,440 a year?
C) Rs 2,500 A) Rs 2480
D) Rs 2,400 B) Rs 3490
C) Rs 2310

D) Rs 3150 E) Rs 1850
E) Rs 3220
View Answer
Option D Solution:
Solution: Ratio of shares of profit of
Ratio of shares of profit of A : B is Arun : Vibha : Tisha
10000*4 + 9000*6 + 10000*2 : 11000*4 + 20000*4 + 23000*8 : 16000*4 + 19000*8 :
10000*6 + 12000*2 24000*8
10000*6 + 9000*6 : 11000*4 + 10000*6 + => 20 + 23*2 : 16 + 19*2 : 24*2
12000*2 => 11 : 9 : 8
10*6 + 9*6 : 11*4 + 10*6 + 12*2 So difference in profits of Arun and Tisha =
10*3 + 9*3 : 11*2 + 10*3 + 12 [latex s=”1″]\frac {11 – 8}{11+9+8} * 26,880 =
57 : 64 Rs 1880 [/latex]
Difference = (64-57)/(57+64) * 54450 = Rs
3150
Priya started a business by investing Rs 2050.
In a business, A and B invested Rs 2600 and After 7 months she is joined by Varun and
Rs 3900 respectively. After half year, A Rekha. If after 7 months Priya withdraws Rs
withdrew half and B withdrew 1/3rd from their 300, Varun invests Rs 2310 and Rekha invests
investments. What is the difference in the shares Rs 2730, then find the share of profit of Varun
of both, if a total profit of Rs 16,800 is received and Rekha together out of total profit of Rs
after a year? 11500 after a year.
A) Rs 4200 A) Rs 6500
B) Rs 5700 B) Rs 6320
C) Rs 4500 C) Rs 6560
D) Rs 5830 D) Rs 6500
E) Rs 4770 E) Rs 6000

Option A Option E
Solution: Solution:
B withdrew =1/3 * 3900 = 1300, so for last 6 Ratio of shares of profit of
months invested 3900-1300 = 2600 Priya : Varun : Rekha
Ratio of shares of profit of A : B is 2050*7 + 1750*5 : 2310*5 : 2730*5
2600*6 + 1300*6 : 3900*6 + 2600*6 => 2050 + 250*5 : 330*5 : 390*5
26 + 13 : 39 + 26 => 41+25 : 33 : 39
2+1:3+2=3:5 => 22 : 11 : 13
So difference = (5-3)/(3+5) * 16800 = Rs 4200 So total profits of Varun and Rekha =
[latex s=”1″]\frac {11 + 13}{22+11+13} *
11,500 = Rs 6000 [/latex]
Arun and Vibha started a business by investing
Rs 20,000 and Rs 16,000 respectively. After 4
months, Tisha joined them by investing Rs Kavita invested Rs 2400 for x months in a
24,000. Also Arun and Vibha both added Rs business and Vipin invested Rs 2800 for 3
3000. Find the difference in profits of Arun and months more than Kavita in the same business.
Tisha if after a year they get Rs 26,880 as profit. If Kavita got Rs 18000 as her share out of a total
A) Rs 2430 profit of Rs 48,000, find for how many months
B) Rs 2880 Vipin invested?
C) Rs 2920 A) 6 months
D) Rs 2220 B) 15 months

C) 10 months total profit of Rs 34,200, find x.

D) 12 months A) 5
E) 9 months B) 2
C) 9
View Answer D) 7
Option C E) 6
Solution:
Ratio of shares of profit of View Answer
Kavita: Vipin Option A
2400*x : 2800*(x+3 Solution:
=> 6x : 7x+21 Ratio of shares of profit of
Given: Reema : Sheena : Tina
[latex s=”1″]\frac {6x}{13x+21} *48,000 = 24000*x : 20000*(x+3) : 16000*(x+6)
18,000 [/latex] => 6x : 5x+15 : 4x+24
Solve, x = 7 Given:
So Vipin invested for 7+3 = 10 months [latex s=”1″]\frac {4x+24 – 6x}{6x + 5x+15 +
4x+24} * 34,200 = Rs 4200 [/latex]
Suman and Chavi started a business by Solve, x = 5
investing Rs 1960 and Rs 2450 respectively.
Chavi got Rs 200 per month for her work. After
5 months, Suman added Rs 340 more and Chavi Shreya started a business by investing Rs
left. If after a year they get a total profit of Rs 2200. After 4 months she adds Rs 200 and
18,850, then what total amount did Chavi get? Aditya joins her with Rs 3000. After further 6
A) Rs 7,150 months, both withdrew Rs 400. Find the
B) Rs 6,980 difference in their shares of profit if total profit
C) Rs 6,320 after a year is Rs 15,750.
D) Rs 4,250 A) Rs 2000
E) Rs 6,250 B) Rs 1750
C) Rs 1250
View Answer D) Rs 2350
Option E E) Rs 1320
Solution:
Suman : Chavi Option C
1960*5 + 2300*7 : 2450*5 Solution:
=> 280*5 + 2300 : 350*5 Ratio of shares of profit of
=> 74 : 35 Shreya : Aditya
Chavi got 200*5 = Rs 1000 for her work, so 2200*4 + 2400*6 + 2000*2 : 3000*6 + 2600*2
now the profit which will be divided according => 22 + 6*6 + 5*2 : 15*3 + 13
to ratio will be 18850-1000 = Rs 17,850 => 34 : 29
So Chavi’s share = [latex s=”1″]\frac So difference in their profits =
{35}{74+35} *17,850 = 5,250 [/latex] [latex s=”1″]\frac {34 – 39}{34 + 29} * 15,750
So total amount of Chavi = 1000+5250 = Rs = Rs 1250 [/latex]
6,250
Three friends invested Rs 700, Rs 600 and Rs

Reema invested Rs 24000 for x months, 630 respectively. The first one invested for x
Sheena invested Rs 20000 for 3 months more months, second for (x+3) months and third for
than Reema and Tina invested Rs 16000 for 3 (x+6) months. What is the longest duration of
months more than Sheena. If difference between investment, if ratio of share of first to third is 4 :
the shares of Tina and Reema is Rs 4200 out of a 9?

A) 20 months invested by Prerna?

B) 10 months A) Rs 2400
C) 14 months B) Rs 4400
D) 4 months C) Rs 2300
E) None of these D) Rs 3800
E) Rs 3600
View Answer
Solution: Option E
Ratio of shares of profit of Solution:
First : Second : Third Ratio of shares of profit of
700*x : 600*(x+3) : 630*(x+6) Prena : Ankita : Pavneet
Given: x*6 : 2400*10 : 3900*8
[latex s=”1″]\frac {70x}{63x(x+6)} [/latex] = => 3x: 1200*10 : 3900*4
[latex s =”1″]\frac {4}{9} [/latex] Given:
Solve, x = 4 [latex s=”1″]\frac {12000}{3(x+9200)} *
So longest duration = 4+6 = 10 months 19200 = 6000 [/latex]
Solve, x = Rs 3600
Bhavna, Charu and Shikha invested Rs 3600
for 7 months, Rs 4300 for 9 months and Rs 4500
for 6 months respectively. What is the share of Trisha and Misha invested Rs 3500 and Rs
profit of Charu out of a total profit of Rs 12,120? 3000 in a business. After 7 months both added
A) Rs 4260 Rs 500 to their investments. If after a year the
B) Rs 3760 difference in their shares of profit is Rs 1140,
C) Rs 5160 find the total profit at the end of year.
D) Rs 5380 A) Rs 16730
E) Rs 6320 B) Rs 15770
C) Rs 12560
View Answer D) Rs 15830
Option C E) Rs 14770
Solution:
Bhavna : Charu : Shikha Option B
3600*7 : 4300*9 : 4500*6 Solution:
=> 4*7: 43 : 15*2 Ratio of shares of profit of
=> 28 : 43 : 30 Trisha : Misha
So share of Charu = [latex s=”1″]\frac 3500*7 + 4000*5 : 3000*7 + 3500*5
{43}{28+43+30} * 12,120 = Rs 5160[/latex] => 7*7 + 40 : 6*7 + 35
=> 89 : 77
Given:
Prerna invested Rs x for 6 months, Ankita Rs [latex s=”1″]\frac {89-77}{89+77} * x =
2400 for 10 months and Pavneet Rs 3900 for 8 1140 [/latex]
months. If Ankita got Rs 6000 out of a total Solve, x = Rs 15770
profit of Rs 19,200, then what is the money

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Then total 21 5/6days.

A completes 40% of a task in 10 days and
then takes the help of B and C. B is 50% as
efficient as A is and C is 50% as efficient as  Ram and Ravi can do a job together in 8
B is. In how many more days will they days. Ram is 11/8 times as efficient as Ravi.
complete the work? The same job can be done by Ravi alone in
A) 13 1/3 A) 21
B) 8 4/7 B) 25
C) 10 2/3 C) 19
D) 9 D) 16
E) None E) None

Option B Option C
Solution: Solution:
A completes 40% of work in 10days. Ram :Ravi 11: 8(Efficiency)
Given, A:B is 2:1 and B:C is 2:1 (11+8) = 19 8(both completed in
Now A:B:C=4:2:1 8days)
A’s work 4*10(days)=40% Then Ravi 8 ?= (Efficiency and days are
Remaining 60%=60/(4+2+1)7=8 4/7 days. reciprocal)19*8/8=19days.
 Jeni can do a job in 30 days, Nove in 45  The work done by a woman in 8 hours is
days and Joel in 60 days. If Jeni is helped by equal to the work done by a man in 6 hours
Nove and Joel every 3rd day, how long will and by a boy in 12 hours. If working 6 hours
it take for them to complete the job? per day 9 men can complete a work in 6
A) 7 1/5 days then in how many days can 12 men, 12
B) 8 women and 12 boys together finish the same
C) 9 3/4 work working 8 hours per day?
D) 10 A) 3/2
E) None B) 5/3
C) 3
View Answer
D) 6
Option A E) None
Solution:
Jeni 30…………………………..6 View Answer
N 45 LCM180……….4 Option A
Joel 60 …………………………..3 Solution:
1st two days =6*2=12unit work completed. 8W=6M=12B
3rd day (6+4+3)= 13unit Then 1M=2B, 1W=3/2B, 1W=3/4M
For 3 days Then 12 M+12W+12B=12M+9M+6M=27M
12+13=25unit completed Given 9men work 6hrs /day and complete in
3*7=25*7 6days
21=175 9*6*6/1=27*8*x/1
Remaining 5 unit done by Jeni ==>x=3/2.
Then 5/6work

 M and N can do a piece of work in 30  A, B and C can all together do piece of

days, while N and O can do the same work work in 20 days, in which B takes twice as
in 24 days and O and M in 20 days. They all long as A and C together do the work and C
work together for 10 days when N and O takes twice as long as A and B together take
leave. How many days more will M take to to do the work. In how many days B can
finish the work? alone do the work?
A) 35 A) 40
B) 15 B) 35
C) 22 C) 60
D) 18 D) 45
E) None E) None

Option D Option C
Solution: Solution:
2(M+N+O)’s 1 day work = (A+C) in x days so B completes in 2x days
(1/30+1/24+1/20)=1/8 then (1/x) + (1/2x) = 1/20
=>(M+N+O)’s 1 day’s work= 1/16 solve, x = 30
work done by M, N and O in 10 days= so B 2x =60days
10/16=5/8
Remaining work= (1 – 5/8)
M’s 1 day’s work = (1/16 – 1/24)=1/48  A typing work is done by three person P,
Now, 1/48 work is done by M in 1 day. Q and R. P alone takes 20 hours to type a
So, 3/8 work wil be done by M in 48*3/8 = single booklet but Q and R working together
18 days takes 5 hours, for the completion of the
same booklet. If all of them worked together
 6 men can do a piece of work in 2 hours, and completed 15 booklets, then how many
which 3 women could do in 3 hours, or 5 hours have they worked?
children in 4 hours. How long would 1 man, A) 45hrs
1 woman and 1 child together take to do the B) 60hrs
work? C) 38hrs
A) 180/71 D) 55hrs
B) 135/33 E) None
C) 140/13
D) 195/14 View Answer
E) None Option B
Solution:
View Answer 1/P=1/20
Option B 1/P+1/Q+1/R=1/20+1/5=1/4
Solution: In 4 hours, working together, they will
1men work =6*2=12hrs complete 1 booklets.
1women work=3*3=9hrs Thus, 15 booklets completed in 60hrs.
1children work=5*4=20hrs
Required
work=12*9*20/(12*9)+(9*20)+(20*12)  Efficiency of A is 25% more then B and B
=2160/528=135/33hrs. takes 25 days to complete a piece of work. A
started a work alone and then B joined her 5
days before actual completion of the work. working and worked for 12 days. How
For how many days A worked alone? many more days are needed to complete
A) 11 the work?
B) 9 A) 4 days
C) 15 B) 7 days
D) 12 C) 9 days
E) None D) 2 days
E) No more days needed.
View Answer
Solution:
Efficiency (A : B) = 5 : 4 Option E
Number of days(A : B) = 4x : 5x = 4x : 25 Solution:
∴ Number of days required by A to finish 20M * 12 days = 24B *20 days
the work alone = 4x then 1M=2B
= 4 x 5 = 20. Now 16M + 8B==>16M+4M=12 days ie
A and B work together for last 5 days = 5 x 20M=12 days.
9 = 45% So no more days needed to complete the
Efficiency of A = 5% and B’s efficiency = work.
4% 2. A and B each working alone can do a
∴ No. of days taken by A to complete 55% work in 12 and 36 days respectively.
work = 55/5 = 11days They started the work together but A left
after sometime and B finished the
 A project manager hired 15 men to remaining work in 4 days. After how
complete a project in 40 days. However, many days from the start did A leave?
after 30 days, he realized that only 1/2 of the A) 10 days
work is completed. How many more men B) 8 days
does he need to hire to complete the project C) 12 days
on time? D) 3 days
A) 15 E) None
B) 30
C) 20
D) 25 View Answer
E) None Option B
Solution:
View Answer A 12 3unit(A’s work)
Option A B 36 1unit(B’s work) Both Lcm 36
Solution: (whole work)
15Men complete a work in 40days. B work 1 unit per day then for 4 days
15*40/1=(40-30)10*x/(1/2)=x=30Men 4unit.
Men required=30-15=15Men. remaining 36-4=32 unit left that done by
both A and B
Both work unit (3+1) 4
==>32/4===>8days.
1. 20 Men can complete a work in 12 days
and 24 Boys can complete same work in 3. A man ‘A’ can do a piece of work in 10
20 days. 16 men and 8 boys started days, man ‘B’ can do the same piece of

work in 12 days while man ‘C’ can do it 2nd minute 6l emptied(through outlet
in 15 days. They started work together pipe)
but after 2 days ‘A’ left the work and the In 2 minutes (7litres -6 litres =) 1l is
remaining work was completed by ‘B’ filled
and ‘C’ together. Find in how many days It takes 2 minutes to fill 1l then 84
will the work be completed. minutes to fill 42 litres.
A) 5 days in 85th min – 42+7 = 49
B) 7 days in 86th – 49-6 = 43
C) 2 1/6 days in 87th – 43+7 = 50
D) 3 1/3 days
E) None of these 5. There are three pipes, A, B and C,
attached to container. A and B can fill the
container alone in 20 and 30 mins,
View Answer respectively whereas C can empty the
container alone in 45 mins. The three
Option D pipes are kept opened alone for one
Solution: minute each in the the order A, B and C.
A…..10 6unit The same order is followed subsequently.
B……12 Lcm=60 5unit In how many minutes will the reservoir
C…….15 4unit be full?
Work of all 3 per day is 15 units (6+5+4) A) 25 min
All 3 worked for 2 days. So 2 days work B) 35 min
is 2*15=30units. C) 20 min
Remaining (60-30)=30unit D) 47 min
That work done by B and C their per day E) None of these
work unit (5+4)=9unit
Remaining work done by B and C is
30/9=3 1/3 days. View Answer
4. An empty tank whose capacity is 50 Option D

litres. There is an inlet pipe which fills at Solution:
7 L/min and there is an outlet pipe which A……20 9unit
empties at 6L/min. Both the pipes (180/20)
function alternately for 1 minute. The B……30 180 (LCM) 6unit
inlet pipe is the first one to function, how C……45 4unit
much time will it take for the tank to be 1st Minute => A is opened => fills 9 L
filled up to its capacity? 2nd Minute => B is opened =>fills
A) 95 another 6 L
B) 100 3rd Minute => C is opened => empties 4
C) 87 L
D) 110 Hence every 3 minutes => (9 + 6 – 4 =)
E) none 11 litres are filled into the container.
So in 45 minutes (11 × 15 =) 165 litres
are filled.
View Answer In the 46th minute A is opened and it fills
9 litres. In the 47th minute B is opened
Option C
and it fills 6 litres.
Solution:
Hence the container will be full in 47
Capacity 50 litres
minutes.
1st Minute 7l filled (through inlet pipe)
6. Efficiency of A is 50% more than B and Option A

B takes 21 days to complete a piece of Solution:
work. A started the work alone and then M total work 10*10=100
B joined her 5 days before actual 1st day =5hrs
completion of the work. For how many 2nd day =10+5=15
days A worked alone? 3rd day =15+10+5=30
A) 6 days 4th day =20+15+10+5=50
B) 4 1/2 days Total (5+15+30+50) = 100
C) 5 2/3 days So 4th day they completed the work.
D) 7 days
E) None 8. A tent can be built by a certain number of
workers in 20 days. But it requires less
than 20 workers to build it in 30 days.
View Answer How many workers will build it in 50
days?
Option C A) 30
Solution: B) 24
Efficiency (A : B) =150:100= 3 : 2 then C) 50
days 2:3 D) 18
B takes 21 days to do the work. Then A E) None
takes 14 days to do the work.
(3 === 21
2 ?=== 14 days.) View Answer
Now A…….14 3unit
. B…….21 Lcm 42 2unit Option B
then B joined with A and worked for Solution:
5days ==>5*5(3+2) = 25 unit Let, x workers can do the work in 20
remaining (42-25)=17unit days.
then A did that 17 unit alone is 17/3==5 then no of workers require to finish it in
2/3 days. 30 days is 20x / 30
20x/30 = (x – 20)
7. M can do a piece of work in 10 days 10x = 600
working 10 hours a day. The work is x = 60
started by M and on the second day one So, No of workers require to finished it in
man whose capacity to do the work is 50 days = (60 * 20) / 50 = 24 workers.
twice that of M, joined. On the third day
another man whose capacity is thrice that 9. A can do a particular work in 6 days . B
of M, joined and the process continues can do the same work in 8 days. A and B
till the work is completed. In how many signed to do it for Rs. 4000. They
days will the work be completed, if completed the work in 3 days with the
everyone works for five hours a day? help of C. How much is to be paid to C?
A) 4 A) 380
B) 6 B) 600
C) 7 C) 500
D) 3 D) 450
E) None E) None

Option C work and was joined by B after 10 days .

Solution: Find the number of days taken in
A =6 completing the work ?
B =8 A) 7(1/3)days
. A B C B) 16(2/3) days
A+B+C C) 12(1/3)days
Days 6 8 24 D) 5(1/7)days
3 E) 11(1/10)days
. (6*4) (8*3) (24*1)
(8*3) LCM 24 View Answer
Units 4 3 [8-(4+3]
Option B
1 8(total unit)
Solution:
So C work 24 days to complete a work.
Total work = 100 units
Then the ratio 1/6 : 1/8 : 1/24 = 4 : 3 : 1
A = 4 units/ work
Now total amount Rs4000 ie (ratio
A do for 10 days of work = 40
4+3+1) 8 ==4000
remaining = 60
.
A+ B = 9
1(C’s ratio)=? 4000/8*1=500Rs
remaining work completed in= 60/9 =
Amount paid to C is Rs 500.
6(2/3)
10. Ram and Ravi can separately do a piece B = 5 units/work
of work in 20 and 15 days respectively. Total days in completing the work = 10 +
They worked together for 6 days, after 6(2/3) = 16(2/3) days
which Ravi was replaced by Rohit. If the
2. 6 men of the first group do (2/3) of the
work was finished in next 4 days, then
work in (1/3) times compared to 4 men of
the number of days in which Rohit alone
the second group, find the respective ratio
could do the work will be :
for one day of 2 men of the first group
A) 40
and 4 men of the second group?
B) 42
A) 3: 4
C) 45
B) 3 : 7
D) 50
C) 2 : 3
E) None
D) 1 : 3
E) 2 : 5
View Answer
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Option A
Option C
Solution:
Solution:
Ram and Ravi worked together
6 M * (3/2)W* (T/3) = 4 m * W * T
1/20+1/15=(3+4)/60= 7/60
=> 2M/4m = 2 / 3
they work for 6 days so 7/60*6=7/10
Remaining work 3/10 done by Ram and 3. Aman is thrice as efficient as Bikash.
Rohit. Aman started the work and worked for 6
Ram and Rohit finished in 4days so 3/40. days then he is replaced by Bikash , he
now 3/40-1/20=1/40 worked for 9 more days and they
together finish 50% of the work. Find in
how many days Bikash completed the
1. A can do a work in 25 days which B work?
alone can do in 20 days. A started the A) 35 days

B) 40 days D) 6 days
C) 57 days E) 3 days
D) 54 days
E) 48 days View Answer

Solution:
Option D A’s 1 day’s of work = 3/12 = ¼
Solution: Remaining work = 1 – (1/4) = ¾ days
Aman : Bikash = 3 : 1 (A+B)———( ¾)—— 3 days
Total work = 27 work (A+B)———1———- 4 days
Aman complete = 16 work/day (A+B) takes = 4 days to complete the
Bikash complete = 9 work /day work
50% ===== 27 A takes = 12 days to complete the work
100% ====54 total work = 12 units
B alone take = 54/1 = 54 days B can complete the work in = 12/ 2 = 6
days
4. A, B and C can complete a piece of work 6. 6 women can complete a piece of work
in 10, 12 and 15 days resp.A left the work in 15 days . After 3 days from the start of
5 days before the completion of the the work , some of them left the work. If
work B left two days after A had left the the remaining work was completed by the
work. Find the number of days required rest of the women in 20 days. How many
to complete the work? women left after 3 days from the start of
A) 7 days the work?
B) 5 days A) 14/ 3 days
C)10 days B) 15/4 days
D) 12 days C) 15/2 days
E) 8 days D) 16/3 days
E) 11/2 days
View Answer
View Answer
Option A
Solution: Option B
Total work = 60 units Solution:
A takes = 6 units/day Let the number fo women left the work
B takes = 5 units/day be x
C takes = 4 units/day 6 women done the work in 3 days = 3/6 =
Now , ½
(x-5)/10 + (x-3)/12 + x/15 = 1 remaining work = 1 – ½ = ½
=> x = 7 days Now,
M1 D1/W1 = M2D2/W2
5. A can do a work in 12 days when he had => (6 * 15 )/1 = {(6-x)*20}/(1/2)
worked for 3 days B joined him if they => x = 15/4 days
complete the work in 3 more days. In
how many days can B alone finish the 7. A is thrice as good as B and it takes 30
work. days less than B for doing a job. How
A) 2 days much time required to finish the work
B) 5 days together.
C) 4 days A) 21(1/3) days

B) 23(1/2) days same work in 150 days and 12 women

C) 22(1/2) days can complete the work in 180 days . In
D) 20(1/4) days how many days can 10 children , 3 men
E) 22(1/3) days and 12 women together complete the
work?
View Answer A) 85(1/2) days
B) 80(1/2) days
Option C
C) 81(1/3) days
Solution:
D) 81(9/11) days
A : B = 3 : 1 ( efficiency )
E) 88(1/2) days
(A + B)’s day’s work = (1/15) + (1/45) =
4/45 View Answer
Total time taken by both of them = 45/4
=11(1/4) days Option D
Solution:
8. 10 men , 6 women and 9 boys were 9* 200 children = 18 * 150 men = 12 *
given a project of doing 2000 designs of 180 women
a building in 5 days. All of them designed =>1800 children = 2700 men = 2160
on the first day. On the second day 2 women
women and 3 boys are absent. On the => 10 children = 15 men = 12 women
third day , 3 men and and 5 boys are Now, 10 children + 3 men + 12 women
absent. If the ratio of the number = 10 children + 2 children + 10 children
ofdesigns done by them is in the ratio 3 : = 22 children
2 : 1 respectively. Then find the number => 22 children can complete the work in
of designs designed by them on the = (200*9)/22 = 81(9/11) days
second day (approx.)?
A) 620 10. A man gets Rs.620 for every day for his
B) 600 work . If he earns Rs.12400 in a month of
C) 667 31 days . Find how many days did he
D) 650 work?
E) 682 A) 10 days
B) 21 days
View Answer C) 20 days
D) 18 days
Option C
E) 15 days
Solution:
Let the ratio be 3x : 2x : 1x View Answer
Designs of building on the first day = 10
* 3x + 6 * 2x + 9 * x = 51x Option C
On the second day = 10 * 3x + 4 * 2x + 6 Solution:
*x = 44x Number of days = 12400/620 = 20 days
On the third day = 7 *3x + 6 * 2x + 4 * x
= 37x
Now, 51x + 44x + 37x = 2000
=> 132x = 2000 1. A is thrice as good a workman as B and
Therefore, 2000/132*44 = 666.66 = 667 therefore able to finish a job in 48 days
(approx.) less than B working together ,they can do
it in how many days together ?
9. 9 children can complete a piece of work A) 13 days
in 200 days. 18 men can complete the B) 15 days

C) 18 days X=2/3
D) 12 days A will finish its work in (x+6)=20/3 days
E) 116 days
3. A work is started by a man on the first
day. Each subsequent day a new person
View Answer joined the work and it is known that the
total work will completed on the 11th
Option C day. If from the starting day 6 men
Solution: working on that work and no new men
. A:B added later, in how many days the work
Efficiency=3:1 got completed?
Time=1:3 A) 15 days
Multiplying by 24 on both the sides , B) 12 days
A’s=24 days C) 14 days
B’s=72 days D) 11 days
Therefore,2 units =48 days E) None of these.
1 units =24 days
Total work=No. of days *Efficiency
. 72*1 View Answer
. =72
One day work of A and B is 3+1=4 units Option D
A and B will complete the work in Solution:
=72/4=18days. 1day work of a man is 1 unit. If a new
person joined the work on second day, 2
units of work get completed. Similarly 3
2. Three men –A ,B and C working together units on 3rd day, 4 units on 4th day so
can do a job 6 hours less time than A did on…
alone ,1 hour less time than B alone and Then for all the eleven days the total
half the time needed by C .In how many work = 1 + 2 + 3+ ………….11 = 66
days will A finish the work alone ? units (Use formula
A) 20/3 days N(N+1)/2)
B) 23/4 days Now 6 men /day work = 6 units/day.
C) 22/5 days They can complete 66 units of work in =
D) 33/6 days 66/6
E) 27/8 days =11 days
View Answer 4. Two men can complete a piece of work

in 3 days while 3 women can complete
Option A the same work in 4 days and 4 children
Solution: can complete the same work in 6 days.
A+B+C A B Cx Then find in how many days 1 men ,1
hr. x+6 x+1 2xTaking women and 2 children can complete the
LCM = 2x (x+1)(x+6) same work ?
Taking efficiency of A and B ; A) 4 days
2x(x+1)(x+6)/(2x2 +2x+2x2 +12x) = B) 3 days
2x/1 C) 5 days
3x2 +7x-6=0 D) 2 days
X=-3(ignore)

E) None of these. C) 120

D) 140
E) 160
View Answer

Solution:
2M *3 = 3W*4 = 4C*6 Option D
. 1M = 2W = 4C Solution:
LCM=4 Total work = M * 4 = 4M
1 Man’s efficiency= 4units/day M + (M+20) +…….
2 Women’s efficiency=2units/day 7/2 [2M +6(-20)] =4M
4 Children’s efficiency= 1 units/day M=140
Total work =(2*4)*3=24 days
(1man+1woman+2children)=4+2+2=8
(1man+1woman+2children) complete the 7. A printer A can print one thousand books
work =24/8=3 days in 15 hours ,printer B can print the same
number of books in 10 hours and printer
C can print the same number of books in
5. 30 men are supposed to do a work in 38 12 hours . If all the printers are started to
days. After 25 days, 5 more men were print the books at 8 A.M, After sometime
employed on work for which the work is printer A is closed at 9 A.M and printer B
completed in 1 day before . If 5 more and printer C remains working. Find at
men were not worked then how many what time the printing will be completed
days took in delay? ?
A) 1 day A) 4(3/11)hours
B) 2 days B) 3(1/11)hours
C) 3 days C) 5(1/11)hours
D) 4 days D) 3(5/11)hours
E) None of these. E) None of these.
Option A Option C
Solution: Solution:
30Men * 25 days = 750 Let printing completed in be T hours
35 Men * 12 Days = 420 Then A ‘s 1 hour work ,B’s T hours work
Total =750+420=1170 and C;s T hours work =Total work
Now,1170/30 =39 days 1/15 +T/10+T/12 =1
1 day delay T= 5(1/11)
Hence ,the printing of books will be
completed at 5(1/11)hours
6. A group of men decided to do a job in 4
days but 20 men dropped out everyday
,the job was completed at the end of the 8. Ramesh and Ram can do a piece of work
7th day .Find the men who are in the in 24 and 30 days respectively. They both
work initially ? started and worked for 6 days. Ram then
A) 155 leaves the work and another their friend
B) 135 Rohit joins the work and completed the

remaining work with Ramesh in 11 days . =72/6= 12 Days

Find how many days are taken by Rohit
alone to finish the work?
A) 110 days 10. A contractor takes a road construction
B) 132 days project to finish it in 40 days and for that
C) 150 days he engaged 200 men. After 30 days he
D) 120 days employed 100 more men in this project,
E) None of these. then the work finished on time. Find if
the 100 more men would not worked then
how many more days required to finish
View Answer the work ?
A) 8 days
Option D B) 10 days
Solution: C) 12 days
(1/24 + 1/30) *6 +(1/24 + 1/Rohit ) *11 = D) 7 days
1 E) None of these.
Therefore ,Rohit takes 120 days to finish
the work.
View Answer
9. A woman has her three daughters. First Option E

and second can take 24 and 30 days resp. Solution:
to complete a work .In how many days 100 * 10 days = 1000
third one takes to complete the work. If Now 1000/200 = 5 days (Initial total no.
woman can complete the whole work of men engaged in the project)
alone in 3(3/11) days .The efficiency of Hence ,5 more days required to finish the
woman is double than her three work if 100 more men would not joined .
daughters.
A) 22 days
B) 12 days
C) 13 days 1. A cistern can be filled by two pipes
D) 21 days separately in 6 and 9 mins respectively.
E) 19 days Both pipes are opened together for a
certain time but being clogged, only 5/6
of full quantity water flows through the
View Answer first and only 3/4 through the second
pipe. The obstructions, however, being
Option B suddenly removed, the cistern is filled in
Solution: 2 mins from that moment. How long was
LCM = 72 (if we are taking woman and it before the full flow began?
her two daughters ) A) 3 min
Here it is given B) 2 min
Woman Three daughters C) 1 min
Time taken = 1 : 2 D) 2.5 min
Efficiency= 2 : 1Three daughters, let P E) 1.5 min
+Q+R=11
3+2+R=11
R=6 days View Answer
Her third daughter complete the work in

Option B Subhash can copy 70 pages in 16 hours

Solution: so In 40 hours he can copy 70*2.5 = 175
total units …….36 pages. Hence prakash can copy 100 pages
first pipe ………36/6 = 6 units in 40 hours . Thus , he can copy 30 pages
second………….36/9 = 4units in 30% of the time i.e 12 hours.
now, ( 5/6 * 6 + 3/4* 4 ) T + 2 ( 6+4 ) =
36 >> T =2
4. A and B together can do a piece of work
in 12 days which B and C together can do
2. Ram and mohan together can complete in 16 days. After A has been working at it
typing a book of 1575 pages in 25 days for 5 days and B for 7 days, C finishes it
working 15 hrs per day. Ram is 20% in 13 days. In how many days could each
more efficient than Mohan. A page do the work by himself ?
contains an average of 275 words, then A) 24, 12, 36
how many words can ram type in an B) 24, 16, 12
hour? C) 16, 48, 24
A) 525 D) 24, 36, 12
B) 600 E) None of these.
C) 625
D)630
E) 645 View Answer
Option C
Total work = 48 ,… A+B = 4 ….B+C =
Option D 3
Solution: now, 5A + 7B + 13C = 48
Ram : mohan = 6:5 split it
R+M = 11 5A +5B + 2B + 2C + 11C = 48
R+M = 1575 * 275 / 15* 25 = 1155 so 5*4 + 2*3 + 11c = 48
words in 1 hour so 11c = 22 …… c = 2
ram will type = 1155 * 6/11 = 630 words so c alone = 48/2 = 24
in 1 hour A — 48/3 = 16
B— 48/1 =48
3. Subhash can copy 70 pages in 16 hours ;

Subhash and Prakash together can copy 5. 24 men take 12 days to complete a piece
275 pages in 40 hours. In how much of work . They worked for a period of 4
time can Prakash copy 30 pages ? days . After that , they were joined by 8
A) 15 hr. more men . How many more days will be
B) 12 hr. taken by them to complete the remaining
C) 14 hr. work?
D) 18 hr. A) 8 days
E) None of these. B) 9 days
C) 7 days
D) 6 days
View Answer E) None of these.
Option B

Option D Option D
Solution: Solution:
24*12 – 24*4 =( 24+8 )x 100 men completed 5/12 work in 35 days
By solving we get x = 6 days So 100 men can complete the remaining
7/12 work in 49 days:
Use M1*D1*W2 = M2*D2*W1
6. In two days A, B and C together can 100*35*(7/12) = 100*D2* (5/12)
finish 1/4 of a work and in another 2 days D2 = 49 days
B and C together can finish 1/5 part of But after 35 days, 40 more men were
the work. Then A alone can complete the employed, so 140 men now and they
whole work in? completed 7/12 work in
A) 10 days By M1*D1*W2 = M2*D2*W1
B) 20 days 100*35*(7/12) = 140*D2*(5/12)
C) 40 days D2 = 35 days
D) 35 days So extra days = 49-35 = 14 days
E) None of these.
8. Two typist of varying skills can do a job

View Answer in 6 minutes if they work together. If the
first typist typed alone for 4 minutes and
Option C
then second typed for 6 minutes , they
Solution:
would be left with 1/5 of the whole
work ……. 20
work. How many minutes would it take
a+b+c = 5 in 2 days
the slower typist to complete the work
b+c = 4 in 2 days
alone ?
a = 1 in 2 days >> 40 days total
A) 10 min
or
B) 12 min
2(a+b+c) =1/4 =>a+b+c =1/8
C) 15 min
2(b+c) =1/5 =>b+c =1/10 > a =1/8-1/10
D) 20 min
=1/40 =40 days
E) None of these.
7. A team of 100 men is supposed to do a

View Answer
work in 60 days. After 35 days, only 5/12
of the work was completed, so to Option C
complete the work before 40 more men Solution:
were employed. If 40 men were not The first typist types for 4 minutes and
employed, how many extra days were second one for 6 minutes , the work left
required to complete the work by earlier would be the work the first typist can do
number of men? in 2 minutes. Thus the time taken by the
A) 11 days first typist to do the work would be 10
B) 15 days minutes and his rate of work would be
C) 12 days 10% per minute . Since both can do
D) 14 days whole work in 6 minutes their combined
E) None of these. efficiency = 100/6 = 16.66% > second
typist = 6.66%
so he would take = 100/6.66 = 15
View Answer
minutes.

9. Tap A can fill a tank with water in 10 E) None of these.

hrs. Tap B fills the same tank with milk
in 12.5 hrs. A man who wanted to fill the
tank with the mixture opens tap A first , View Answer
which already contains 8% milk of its
Option A
own capacity. After two hours he opened
Solution:
tap B till the tank gets filled completely.
Total work = 60
In what proportion should he mix this
A — 4 ,, B– 3 ,,,, C — 2
solution with the other one containing
let A &B work for x days
water and milk in the ratio 2 : 3, so that
Then work done by A = 4x
the new solution will contain half milk
B = 3x
and half water?
C =60- (4x+3x)
A) 2:3
So ratio of their share
B) 1:1
4x : 3x : 60-7x
C) 1:2
Difference between b and c = 3x – (60-
D) 2:1
7x) = 10x – 60
E) 1:3
( 10x – 60)/60 * 18000 = 6000
so,x =8
View Answer
Option B
Solution: 1. B takes twice time as A to complete a
Total work – 50 work and C takes thrice time as B to
a== 5 complete a work. If Rs6000 is given to
b== 4 them to complete a work together then B
it already contain 8% milk = 4 lit gets how much amount?
a—- in 2 hrs = 5*2 = 10 lit water A) Rs1800
so, total fill = 14 lit. remain. = 36 lit B) Rs3600
done by a+b in 36/9 = 4 hrs C) Rs600
so,water added by a — 4*5 = 20 litre D) Rs3000
milk added by b —- 4*4 = 16 litre E) Rs1200
so. Total water ==== 10 + 20 = 30 litre
Total milk ===== 4 + 16 === 20 litre
View Answer
W:M = 3:2
now 3/5______________2/5 Option A
____________1/2_______1:1 Solution:
. B……A B…….A
. 2…….1 1………3
10. A, B, C complete a work in 15, 20 and 30 Days A…..B…….C
days . They work together for sometime . 1…….2……6
after which C left. A total of 18000 rs is Efficiency 6…….3…..1
paid for the work and B gets 6000 rs . 3/10*6000 =1800
more than C.For how many days did A
work ? 2. A & B can do a piece of work in 80days.
A) 8 days B & C can do same work in 50days and
B) 10 days C & A can do same work in 60days. Find
C) 12 days in how many days they all together can
D) 7 days complete that work?

A) 40 (40/59) B) 6days
B) 60 (40/59) C) 8days
C) 36 (40/59) D) 10days
D) 25 (40/59) E) 5days
E) 26 (40/59)
View Answer
View Answer
Option C
Option A Solution:
Solution: 4M + 6B=
LCM = 2400 1600/5=320……………(1)
A + B = 80………….2400/80 = 30 3M + 7B=
B + C = 50…………………………..48 1740/6=290……………(2)
C + A = 60…………………………..40 FROM EQUATION (1) AND
2(A + B + C) = 118 (2) WE GET
A+ B + C = 59 (4*7)B – (3*6)B = 290*4 –
So 2400/59 days 320*3
B = Rs20……put in (1)
3. A & B separately can do a piece of work M = Rs50
in 9days and 12days respectively. If they now required number of days
work for a day alternatively, A starts the 3760/(7*50+6*20) = 3760/470 = 8days
work, in how many days will the work
will get completed? 5. A tap take 42hrs extra to fill a tank due to
A) 12(1/4) a leakage equivalent to half of its inflow.
B) 10(1/4) The inlet pipe alone can fill the tank in
C) 8(1/6) how many hour?
D) 10(5/6) A) 42hrs
E) 9(1/6) B) 21hrs
C) 36hrs
D) 28hrs
View Answer E) 30hrs
Option B
A=9 4
B=12 3 [LCM=36] Option A
2 days alternate (4+3) = 7 Solution:
days . Without
2*5 7*5 leak……………………With leak
10days 35days Efficiency 2……………………
now A’s turn so- 10(1/4) days …….1
Time 1……………………
……..2
. +1 == 42hours
4. 4men and 6boys earn Rs1600 in 5days, So 42hours
3men and 7boys earn Rs1740 in 6days, in
what time will 7men and 6boys earn 6. A tank can be filled with two pipes in
Rs3760? 30minutes and 45minutes. When the tank
A) 4days was empty the two pipes A and B were

opened. After some time, the first pipe A 8. A and B together can complete a work in
was closed and the tank was filled in 30days and B alone can do it in 60days.
24minutes. After how much time from Find in how many days A alone can do
the start was the first pipe A closed? the work?
A) 16 days A) 40
B) 15 days B) 60
C) 14 days C) 120
D) 12 days D) 90
E) 10 days E) 110
Option C Option B
Solution: Solution:
A = 30, B = 45 A+B…30……2
LCM = 90 B……60……1……………(LCM=60)
So, A = 90/30 = 3 A ……………1
. B = 90/45 = 2 A = 60/1 = 60
B worked for all 24 days means did 24*2
= 48 units work 9. A and B can do a work in 18days. They
Remaining work = 90-48 = 42 started together but after 8days A left the
This work is done by A, so 42/3 = 14 work. If B does the remaining work in
days 20days, then in how many days A will do
the work alone?
7. A boy and a girl together fill a cistern A) 18
with water. The boy pours 3ltr of water in B) 24
every 2minutes and the girl pours 2ltr of C) 36
water in every 3minutes. How much time D) 48
will it take to fill 91ltr of water in the E) 50
cistern?
A) 36min
B) 42min View Answer
C) 48min
Option C
D) 44min
Solution:
E) 45min
. A+B = 18
Let total work =18
View Answer 1day work of A & B=1
8days work of A&B =8
Option B remaining =18 -8 =10
Solution: B does 10 work in 20days
boy 2min = 3ltr So 18 work in 36days
girl 3min = 2ltr A+B= 18
make time same B =36
6min………..13ltr LCM = 36
*7…………….*7 A+B= 18……..36/18 =2
42min………91ltr B =36………36/36 = 1
So A= 1
So days A = 36/1 = 36
10. A can write 75pages in 25hrs. A and B do a work in 24 days then find in how
together can write 135pages in 27hrs. In many days B alone can do the work?
what time can B write 42pages? A) 60days
A) 17 B) 72days
B) 19 C) 90days
C) 23 D) 180days
D) 21 E) 100days
E) 20
View Answer
View Answer
Option B
Option D Solution:
Solution: . A ………B | A………C
A can write 75/25 =3pages in Efficiency 6……….5 | 3………2
1hr Days 5……….6 | 2………3
A+B can 135/27 = 5pages in 1hr Days A : B : C
B can write 5-3 = 2page in 1hr . 10 12 15
42/2 =21hrs A = 10……….6
B = 12………..5 …. (LCM = 60)
C = 15………..4
A+B+ C = 15
60/15=4
1. A & B can separately finish the work in 4=24
30 days and 50 days respectively. They 1= 6
worked together and A left the work, so B=12= 12*6 = 72days
B complete the remaining work in 10 3. A can make 10000 papers in an hour B
days. Find after how many days A left the can make 8000 papers in an hour. Find in
work? how many days they both can make
A) 10days 5,90,000 papers, if A do work for 7 hours
B) 12days and B do work for 6 hours?
C) 15days A) 4days
D) 20days B) 3days
E) 18days C) 5days
D) 6days
E) 7days
View Answer
Option C
A = 30………..5 Option C
B = 50……….3 (LCM = 150) Solution:
A+ B = 8 A’s 1hr work = 10,000
B’s work in 10days = 3*10 =30 7hr work = 70,000
Means they together did ……120 B’s 1hr work = 8000
120/8= 15days 6hr work = 48,000
2. A is 20% more efficient than B and 50% Total work of A& B of 1day =
more efficient than C. if they together can 70,000+48,000= 1,18,000
So 590000/118000 = 5days
4. 7 men and 5 women can do a work in 6 Remaining = 18-7 = 11

days. Also 6 men and 7 women can do B do 11 work = 33 days
same work in 6 days. Find in how many 1 work = 3days
days will 2 men & 2 women can finish 18work = 54days
the work? So ……. A+B =
A) 19days 18…….3 (LCM = 54)
B) 15days . B = 54……..1
C) 10days So A = 3-1 = 2
D) 14days A = 54/2 =27days
E) 22days
6. A tap can fill a tank in 16 hrs but due to a
leak it takes 6 hrs more. If leakage
View Answer withdraw 9ltr water in an hour than find
the quantity of tank?
Option A A) 520ltr
Solution: B) 528ltr
7M + 5W =6 C) 536ltr
42M+30W = 1……………….(1) D) 544ltr
6M +7W =6 E) 576ltr
36M + 42W =1……………..(2)
FROM (1) & (2)
. 42M + 30W =1 View Answer
-36M (-)+ 42W =(-)1
6M -12W =0 Option B
6M =12W Solution:
M =2W…….PUT IT IN EQUATION(1) A = 16 ………….11 (LCM =
S0 .. 14W +5W= 6 176)
19W =6 A+B=22 …………8
1W = 6*19 So B = 11-8 = 3
6W = 6*19/6 =19DAYS 176/3 * 9= 528ltr.
5. A & B can do a work in 18 days. They 7. A & B can do a work in 35 days and 45
started work together and A left after 7 days respectively. They worked for 10
days and B did the remaining work in 33 days and after then they complete the
days. Find in how many days A can alone work with the help of C in 15 days. If
do the work? they all get Rs 770. Then find the share
A) 18 of C?
B) 54 A) 330
C) 27 B) 270
D) 36 C) 190
E) 32 D) 170
E) 250
View Answer
View Answer
Option C
Solution: Option D
let total work = 18 Solution:
Efficiency of A &B’s work of 1day =1 A = 35…………..11 (LCM = 385)
In 7days they complete =7 work B = 45……………9

A+B=20 B is 50% efficient than A

20*10 =200 . A………..B
Remaining 385-200=185 Efficiency 2……….. 1
This work is completed in 5days. So Days 1…………2
185/5=37 1 == 50 . So 2 == 100
A&B 5days work = 20*5=100 A= 50……….2 (LCM = 100)
C’s 5days work =85 B =100………1
A………….B………………C A+ B = 3
11*15 9*15 85 100/3 =33(1/3) days.
165 135 85
33 27 17 10. A and B can do a work in 60days. B and
C’s share = 17/77 * 770 = 170 C can do same work in 40 days and C
and A can do same work in 50 days. Find
8. 1 man or 2 women or 3 children can do a in how many days will A,Band C work
work in 55 days. Find in how many days together will finish the work?
1 man and 1 woman and 1 child can do A) 32(16/37)
the work? B) 42(14/37)
A) 30days C) 33(7/37)
B) 24days D) 43(9/37)
C) 25days E) 39(7/37)
D) 28days
E) 32days
View Answer

Solution:
Option A A+B = 60…………10
Solution: B+C =
1M = 55 1 40………….15…………….(LCM
2W =55 1 55 =.600)
2C =55 1 C+A = 50………….12
We need 1day work of … 1M +1W+1C= 2(A+B+C) 37
1+1/2+1/3 =11/6 A+B+C = 37/2
So …….. 55/(11/6) = 55/11 * 6=30 = 600/37 * 2 = 32(16/37)
DAYS
9. A can a work in 50 days and B is 50%

efficient than A. find in how many days 1. A and B can do a piece of work in 25
A and B together can complete the work? days and 50 days respectively. If they
A) 30 start working together and a person C
B) 40 alone does the work for last 4 days then
C) 50 work is done in 14 days. Find in how
D) 33(1/3) many days C can do the work alone?
E) 16(2/3) A) 8 days
B) 10 days
C) 20 days
View Answer D) 25 days
E) 15 days
Option D
Solution:

Option B Option D
Solution: Solution:
A=25 ———– 2 (Total work=50) 1 M ——–66 ——1 (Total Work=66)
B=50———— 1 2 W———66——-1
A+B = ———-3 3 C ———-66——-1
A and B did the work for 14-4=10 days 1 day work of 1 M + 1W + 1 C=1 +1/2
(A+B)*10=3*10= 30 work +1/3 =11/6
remaining work=50-30=20 66/ (11/6)= 36 days
C did 20 work in 4 days;
1 day = 5 work
so 50 work in 10 days 4. A and B can do a job in 25 days. They
started working together and after 10
days B left the work. Then A did the
2. A and B can do a work in 60 days, B and remaining work in 60 days. Then find in
C can do a work in 40 days and C and A how many days B alone can do the same
can do the same work in 50 days. Find in work?
how many days they together can A) 30 days
complete the work? B) 33 (1/3) days
A) 32 (16/37) days C) 40 days
B) 42 (16/37) days D) 45 days
C) 32 (16/27) days E) 47 days
D) 42 (16/27) days
E) 32 (16/17) days
View Answer

Solution: Let total work =25
Option A 1 day work of A and B =1
Solution: Remaining work after 10 days= 25-10=15
A+B =60 ———————– 10 (Total B do 15 work in 60 days
Work = 600) means 25 work in 60*25/15=100 days
B+C =40 ———————– 40 A+B = 25 ———4 (Total Work= 10)
C+A = 50 ———————–12 B =100————1
2 (A+B+C)= ——————–37 A=—————- 4-1=3
A+B+C = 37/2 B=100/3
600*2/37= 32 (16/37)
5. A tap can fill a tank in 30 minutes. But

3. 1 man or 2 women or 3 children can do a due to leakage in tank it takes 36 minutes
work in 66 days. Find in how many days to fill the tank. If leakage point
1 man and 1 women and 1 child can do withdraws 20 litre water every minute
the same work? then find the capacity of tank.
A) 24 days A) 2400 litre
B) 28 days B) 3000 litre
C) 30 days C) 3600 litre
D) 36 days D) 4000 litre
E) 38 days E) 4500 litre

View Answer C) 20 days

D) 28 days
Option C E) 26 days
Solution: Let leakage = B
A= 30 ———-6 (Total =180)
A+B=36 ——5 View Answer
B= ——– (6-5=1)
B will empty the tank in 180 minutes Option E
(1=180) Solution:
capacity =180*20= 3600 litres 5 M + 7W = 13 days
65 M + 91 W = 1 day………….(1)
4 M + 6 W = 16 days
6. A and B can do a work in 40 days and 60 64 M + 96 W = 1 day………….(2)
days respectively. They start work From (1) and (2)
together and work for 15 days then C 1 M = 5W
joins them and they finish the work in 20 Put in 1, 5M = 25W
days. If they get total wage of Rs 720 So 25W + 7W = 13 days
then find the share of C. 32 W = 13
A) Rs 100 1 W = 13*32 days
B) Rs 240 So 16 W = 13*32/16 = 26 days
C) Rs 360
D) Rs 120 8. In a camp, there is a food for 400
E) Rs 150 students for 30 days but after 20 days,
200 students left. For how many more
days the food will last now?
View Answer A) 10 days
B) 30 days
Option D C) 40 days
Solution: D) 20 days
A=40 ———– 3 (Total = 120) E) 5 days
B=60 ————2
A+B=————-5
In 15 days =5*15=75 work View Answer
45 remaining which is completed in 5
days, means Option A
1 day work of A, B and C is 9 Solution:
1 day work of C=9-5=4 400*30 = 400*20 + (200*x)
5 day work of C=20 12000 = 8000 + 200x
ratio of wages A:B:C = 60(3*20) : Solve, x = 20 days
40(2*20) : 20=3:2:1 Total days = 20+20 = 40 days
Share of C= 1/6*720=120 More days = 40-30 = 10 days
7. 5 men and 7 women can complete a work 9. A group of men decided to do a work in
in 13 days while 4 men and 6 women can 10 days but five of them did not come. If
complete it in 16 days. Find in how many the rest of the group completed the work
days will 2 men and 6 women complete in 12 days, find the original number of
the work? men.
A) 24 days A) 24
B) 22 days B) 22

C) 30 B+C=30 …………………… 4
D) 28 C+A=40 …………………… 3
E) 26 2(A+B+C) = 9
A+B+C= 9/2
(A+B+C) – (B+C) = 9/2 – 4= 1/2
View Answer 120/1/2= 240 days Ans.
Option C 2. A contractor takes a contract to do a work
Solution: in 30days by 30 men. He found that 10
x*10 = (x-5)*12 men were absent in first 10 days. If all
Solve, x = 30 men men become regular after 10 days then
how many more men will be required to
10. A is thrice good a workman as B and B is
complete the work on time?
half as good as workman as C. Find the
A) 35
ratio of days in which A, B and C can
B) 5
complete work alone respectively.
C) 25
A) 3 : 6 : 2
D) 7
B) 2 : 6 : 3
E) 6
C) 2 : 5 : 3
D) 4 : 6 : 3
E) 1 : 2 : 4 View Answer
Option B
Total work – 30*30 = 900
Option B
1st 10 day work – 20*10 = – 200
Solution:
… 700
efficiency A : B B : C
Now 700 work have to complete in 20
. 3 : 1 1 : 2
days.
Efficiencies A : B : C = 3 : 1 : 2
So – 700/20= 35 men will be require. 30
So days== 1/3 : 1/1 : 1/2 = 2 : 6 : 3
men are already working so now we need
only 5 men.
1. A & B can do a work in 60days. B & C 3. A tap can fill a tank in 18 hours, due to
can do same work in 30 days. Find in leakage it takes 18hours more to fill the
how many days A alone can do the work tank. If leakage empty 40ltr water in
if C & A can do that work in 40 days? 1hour then find the capacity of tank?
A) 240 A) 720ltr
B) 360 B) 480ltr
C) 120 C) 1400ltr
D) 480 D) 1440ltr
E) 180 E) 1320ltr
View Answer
View Answer
Option A Option D
Solution: Solution:
LCM = 120 LCM = 36
A+B=60 ………120/60 = 2 A = 18……….. 2

A+B =1 – 1 View Answer

B=1
B removes 1 qty in 1 hour so he will Option A
empty in 36 hour. Solution:
40*36= 1440ltr. LCM = 33
1 man = 33……….. 1
4. A man & a woman can do a job in 2 woman = 33………. 1
40days. They do work together for 12 3 child = 33………….. 1
days after it with the help of a child they Now we need 1 man + 1 woman+ 1 child
complete the work in 18days. If they get = 1+ 1/2 + 1/3 = 11/6
Rs2000 then find how much money will 33/11*6= 18 days
child get?
A) 600 6. 40 men undertook to do a work in
B) 900 50days. After 25days they found only
C) 500 1/3rd of the work is complete. Find how
D) 1100 many more men they need to complete
E) 700 the work on time.
A) 40
B) 50
View Answer C) 60
D) 70
Option C E) 30
Solution:
LCM = 120
A = 40………..120/40= 3 View Answer
B = 60…………………… 2
. 5 Option A
12*5= 60 Solution:
Remaining 60 will complete in 6 days. So 40*25/1/3 = (40+x) * 25/2/3
60/6 = 10. Now this 10 work will be 80 = 40+x
complete by together . X= 40 Ans
Child do 5 work in a day . now the ratio
of the total work of all them. 7. 33 men can do a job In 30 days. If 44
A ……………..B……………. C men started the job together and in the
3*18 ……..2*18…………. 5*6 end of the day one person left daily.Then
54…………. 36……………. 30 what is the minimum number of days
9:6:5 required to complete the work?
Child – 5/20*2000= 500 A) 21
B) 42
5. If a man or 2 women or 3 children can do C) 45
a work in 33days, then find in how many D) 44
days will 1 man and 1 woman and 1 child E) 36
do the work?
A) 18days
B) 24days View Answer
C) 20days Option D
D) 15days Solution:
E) 22 days total work = 33*30 = 990
44 + 43+ 42 = 990

Now : sum = x/2 (20+(x-1) D) (30*5 + 14*3) *21

A = 44, D = 43-44= -1 = 4032
990 = x/2 ( 2*44 +(x-1) -1) Now: 4032/20*5+4*3= 36 days.
X= 44 Ans.
10. A, B, and C can do a work in 18, 30, and
8. 5 men can do a piece of work in 2hours, 45 days respectively. If they start work
while 7 woman can do in 3 hours or 9 with A works the first day, C the second
boys do in 4hrs. day and B the third and fourth day. If this
How long would take by 1 man, 1woman, process continues than find in how many
1boy together to do the work? days they will complete the work?
A) 1260/221 A) 26 2/3 days
B) 1270/231 B) 28 days
C) 1221/260 C) 27 2/3 days
D) 1260/236 D) 27 days
E) 1234/241 E) 27 1/3 days
Option A Option C
Solution: Solution:
1 man complete the work in = 2*5= 10 A = 18, B = 30, C = 45
hrs. LCM = 90
Same 1 woman = 21hrs A = 90/18 = 5, B = 3, C = 2
1 boy = 36hrs 1st day…………2nd day……………3rd
LCM = 1260 day
M = 10………1260/10= 126 A=5……………..C=2………………….
W = 21……………………… 60 B=3+3
B = 36……………………… 35 than
. 221 4 days work = 5 + 2 + 6 = 13
= 1260/221 Ans Make it near total (90)
4*6…………….. 13*6
9. If 30 men and 14 boys can reap a field in 24………………..78
21 days. In how many days will 20 men A -> 1 ……………..5
and 4 boys will reap it? (When 3 men do B -> 1……………….2
as much as work as 5 boys.) C -> 1……………….3
A) 36 days Add
B) 30 days 24+1+1+1=27
C) 42 days days……………..(78+5+2+3) = 88 days
D) 45 days Now 90-88 = 2 work pending
E) 32 days B does 3 work in 1 day, so 2 in 2/3. So
total 27 2/3 days
View Answer
Option A 1. A can do 2/5 work in 8 days. B can do

Solution: 3/5 work in 18 days. In how many days
3 men = 5 boys together they can do 3/4 work?
M/B = 5/3 A) 8 days
Total work = (30 M + 14B) * 21 B) 9 days
C) 7 days View Answer

D) 10 days
E) 12 days Option D
Solution:
A:B (efficiency)=2:3
View Answer A:B(days)=3:2
Diff=1=30
Option B 2=60
Solution: 3=90
A – 2/5 work in 8 days => total= 8*5/2= A=90 days;
20 days B=60 days
B- 3/5 work in 18 days => total- 30 days together A+B= 36 days
A+B together = 30*20/50 = 12 days
hence 3/4 * 12=9 days 4. 6 men and 10 women can do a work in 8
days. 4 men and 12 women can do same
2. A and B can do a piece of work in 72 work in 10 days. Find in how many days
days. B and C can do it in 120 days. C 3 men and 5 women can do the work.
and A can do it in 90 days. In how many A) 12 days
days all three together can do the work? B) 16 days
A) 80 days C) 20 days
B) 120 days D) 24 days
C) 100 days E) None of these
D) 60 days
E) 150 days
View Answer

Solution:
Option D 6m+10 w=8 => 48 m+ 80 w =1 —-(i)
Solution: 4 m + 12 w =10 =>40 m + 120 w=1 —-
(total work=360) (ii)
A+B= 72————-5 equate (i) and (ii)
B+C=120————3 we get, 1 m= 5w , put this in (i)
C+A=90————–4 30 w +10 w=8 => 40 m= 8 days
=>2(A+B+C)=12 hence 3 m+ 5 w= 20 w =8*40/20=16
A+B+C=6 days
total days=360/6=60 days
5. A certain number of men can complete a

3. Working efficiency of A and B for job in 30 days. If there were 10 men less
completing a piece of work is in the ratio it would be completed in 30 days more.
2:3. Find the number of days they will How many men are required to complete
take to complete the work together, if B this job in 20 days?
takes 30 days less than A. A) 30 men
A) 24 days B) 20 men
B) 48 days C) 40 men
C) 60 days D) 10 men
D) 36 days E) 25 men
E) 40 days


Solution:
Option A 1M + 1B= 30 days
Solution: let total work= 30
x*30=(x-10)*60 => x=20 men 1 day work of 1 M+ 1B=1
now 20*30=x*20 =>x=30 men they work together for 34-6=28 days, so
they did 28 work together
6. A and B can do a work in 30 days. They Remaining work =30-28=2
started together but after 10 days B left boy does 2 work in 6 days
the work. If A did the remaining work in 30—90 days
40 days, then find in how many days B M+B=30 ———3
can alone do the work? B=90 ————–1(total = 90)
A) 40 days M= 3-1=2
B) 50 days
90/2=45 days
C) 30 days
D) 60 days 8. The average wage of 200 men is Rs 300.
E) 55 days Later on it was discovered that the wage
of two workers were misread as 50 and
30 instead of 500 and 300. The correct
View Answer average was?
Option D A) 302.6
Solution: B) 303.6
A+B=30 C) 304.6
let total work =30 D) 305.6
1 day work of A+B=1 E) 306.6
10 days – 10
remaning work =20
View Answer
A did 20 work in 40 days
so 30 work is done in 60 days Option B
A+B=30 ———– 2 (total work =60) Solution:
A =60 ———-1 200*300=60000
B= 2-1=1 => 60/1= 60 days new correct total = 60000-50-
30+500+300 = 60720
7. A man and a boy can complete a piece of Avg. = 60720/200 = 303.6
work in 30 days. They both started the
work, but in the last 6 days, only boy 9. A, B and C separately can do a piece of
does the work and in this way the work work in 11 days, 20 days and 55 days
got completed in 34 days. How long does respectively. In how many days the work
the man take alone to complete the work? will be completed if A is assisted by B
A) 30 days and C on alternate day?
B) 45 days A) 2 days
C) 60 days B) 4 days
D) 90 days C) 6 days
E) 85 days D) 8 days
E) 10 days
View Answer
View Answer

Option D
Solution:
A=11 ———— 20 (total work=220)
B=20—————11
C=55 —————4
A+B=31
A+C=24
hence 2 days work =31+24=55
total work 220=55*4 hence total days
=2*4=8 days
10. A can do a work in 30 days and B in 40

days. They together work for 12 days and
work is completed by C in 3 days. Find in
how many days C can do the same work
alone?
A) 10
B) 12
C) 8
D) 15
E) 16
View Answer
Option A
Solution:
A= 30 ————– 4 (Total=120)
B=40 ————– 3
A+B=7
in 12 days 7*12=84 work is done.
Remaining =120-84=36
this is done by C in 3 days. Means C does
12 work in 1 day. Means 120 work in
120/12=10 days

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A Tank is already filled up to X% of its

A Tank is filled with the mixture of Milk and capacity. An Inlet pipe can fill Full Tank in
Water in the ratio of 3:2 up to 2/5 of its 30 minutes and an Outlet pipe can empty Full
capacity. The tank has two inlet pipes i.e., Tank in 20 Minutes. Now both pipes are
Milk and Water inlets. Milk and Water pipe opened then the Tank is emptied in 24
can fill an empty tank in 12 and 18 hours Minutes. Then initially up to what % of its
respectively. Now both pipes are opened capacity is Tank filled?
simultaneously and closed after the Tank is A. 40%
completely filled, then what is the ratio of B. 48%
Milk and Water in the full Tank if it can C. 50%
accommodate 250Litre? D. 60%
A. 1:1 E. Cannot be determined
B. 2:3 Answer & Explanation
C. 3:2 Answer – A. 40%
D. 5:4 Explanation :
E. None 1/30 – 1/20 = -1/60
Answer & Explanation Full Tank can be emptied 60 Minutes
Answer – C. 3:2 In 24 minutes 40% of Tank can be emptied.
Explanation :
Initial Milk = 2/5*250*3/5 = 60 L Two Inlet Pipes A and B together can fill a
Water = 2/5*250*2/5 = 40 L Tank in „X‟ minutes. If A and B take 81
Rest of Tank =150 L minutes and 49 minutes more than „X‟
Pipes are opened then can fill rest of tank in minutes respectively, to fill the Tank. Then
108/25 hours They can fill the 5/7 of that Tank in how
H/W = constant many minutes?
then (108/25)/12/x = (108/25)/18(150-x) A. 45 Minutes
X = 90 = Milk, Water = 60 B. 49 Minutes
Final ratio = 3:2 C. 63 Minutes
D. 81 Minutes
An Inlet pipe can fill a tank in 5 hours and E. None
an Outlet pipe can empty 4/7 of the same Answer & Explanation
Tank in 4 hours. In the first hour only Inlet Answer – A. 45 Minutes
pipe is opened and in the second hour, only Explanation :
outlet pipe is opened. They have opened Time taken by two pipes to fill full Tank is =
alternately every hour until the Tank is filled. √ab min = 63 min
Then in how many hours does the Tank gets 5/7 Tank = 63*5/7 = 45 min
filled?
A. 17 Hours 17 Min Pipe A can fill a Tank in 18 Hours, Pipe B
B. 34 Hours 60/7 Min can empty a Tank in 12 Hours, Pipe C can fill
C. 35 Hours 15 Min Tank in 6 Hours. The Tank is already filled
D. 36 Hours 60/7 Min up to 1/6 of its capacity. Now Pipe A is
E. None opened in the First Hour alone, Pipe B is
Answer & Explanation opened in the Second Hour alone and Pipe C
Answer – B. 34 Hours 60/7 Min is opened in the Third Hour alone. This cycle
Explanation : is repeated until the Tank gets filled. Then in
2 hours work = 1/5-1/7 = 2/35 How many Hours does the rest of Tank gets
34 hours work = 34/35 filled?
remaining work = 1/35 A. 15 Hours
Now its inlet pipe turn = 1/35*5 = 1/7 B. 18 Hours
= 34 hours + 60/7 min C. 20 Hours

D. 24 Hours Pipe A and B can fill a Tank alone in 12

E. None Hours and 6 Hours respectively. Another
Answer & Explanation Pipe C can empty the same Tank alone in 9
Answer – B. 18 Hours Hours. In an empty Tank for the First hour,
Explanation : Pipe A is opened alone, Second Hour pipe B is
In First Hour Tank filled = 1/6+1/18 opened alone, Third Hour pipe C is opened
Second Hour = 1/6+1/18-1/12 alone. This process is continued until the
Third Hour = 1/6+1/18-1/12+1/6 = 11/36 is Tank is filled. Then Pipe A is opened for How
filled many Hours?
25/36 is left A. 7 Hours
From then 3 hours work = 1/18-1/12+1/6 = 5/36 B. 7 Hours 10 Min
5*3 Hours = 5*5/36 = 25/36 C. 7 Hours 15 Min
Total = 5*3+3 = 18 Hours D. 7 Hours 20 Min
E. None
If the ratio of Rate of filling of two Pipes A Answer & Explanation
and B is 3:2. If together they can fill a Tank Answer – D. 7 Hours 20 Min
5/6th of Tank in 20 minutes. Then in how Explanation :
many does A alone can fill the Tank? 3 hours work = 1/12+ 1/6 – 1/9 = 5/36
A. 20 Minutes 7*3 hours work = 35/36
B. 30 Minutes remaining work = 1/36
C. 40 Minutes Now its pipe A turn = 1/36*12 = 1/3 hour
D. 50 Minutes Total = 7 hours + 20 min
E. 60 Minutes
Answer & Explanation Pipe A and B can fill a Tank alone in 48
Answer – C. 40 Minutes Hours and 24 Hours respectively. Another
Explanation : Pipe C can empty the same Tank alone in 36
5/6 tank = 20 Min Hours. In an empty Tank for the First hour,
Full tank = 24 Min Pipe A is opened alone, Second Hour pipe B is
1/2x+ 1/3x = 1/24 opened alone, Third Hour pipe C is opened
x = 20, A= 2x = 40 Min alone. This process is continued until the
Tank is filled. Then Pipe B is opened for How
Pipe A, B and can fill a Full Tank in 24,36 many Hours?
and 48 Minutes respectively. All three Pipes A. 28 Hours
are Opened simultaneously in a Tank which B. 28 Hours 10 Min
is already filled up to 1/6 of its capacity. A C. 29 Hours
and B are opened for only First 6 Minutes D. 29 Hours 10 Min
and closed thereafter.Then C alone filled E. None
remaining Tank. Then in total how many Answer & Explanation
Minutes does C filled the Tank? Answer – B. 28 Hours 10 Min
A. 12 Minutes Explanation :
B. 14 Minutes 3 Hours work = (1/48+1/24-1/36) = 5/144
C. 16 Minutes 28* 3hours = 140/144
D. 18 Minutes remaining part = 4/144 = 1/36
E. 20 Minutes Now it’s A turn = 1/36-1/48
Answer & Explanation = 1/144 left
Answer – E. 20 Minutes Now it’s B turn = 1/144*24 = 1/6 hour = 10 min
Explanation : Total B = 28 Hours + 10 Min
6*(1/24+1/36+1/48) + x/48 = 5/6
x = 14 Min Two Pipes A and B together can fill a
C = 6+14 = 20 Tank in „X‟ minutes. If „A‟ is Inlet Pipe can
Fill the Tank alone in 40 minutes less than
„X‟ minutes and „B‟ is Outlet pipe can empty Remaining Part = (1-1/3) = 2/3
the Tank alone in 30 minutes less than „X‟ (P + Q)’s 7 hour work = 2/3
minutes. Then together they can fill the (P + Q)’s 1 hour work = 2/21
empty Tank in how many minutes? R’s 1 hour work = (P + Q + R) 1 hour work – (P
A. 48 Minutes + Q) 1 hour work
B. 54 Minutes = (1/6 – 2/21) = 1/14 = 14 hours
C. 60 Minutes
D. 70 Minutes A Cistern is two-fifth full. Pipe A can fill a
E. None tank in 10 minutes and pipe B can empty it in
Answer & Explanation 6 minutes. If both the pipes are open,how
Answer – C. 60 Minutes long will it take to empty or fill the tank
Explanation : completely?
1/x-40 – 1/x-30 = 1/x A. 5 minutes
x= 60 min B. 4 minutes
C. 6 minutes
D. 8 minutes
A Special pump can be used for filling as well E. None of the Above
as for emptying a Cistern. The capacity of the Answer & Explanation
Cistern is 2400m³. The emptying capacity of Answer – C. 6 minutes
the Cistern is 10m³ per minute higher than its Explanation :
filling capacity and the pump needs 8 minutes pipe B is faster than pipe A and so,the tank will
lesser to Cistern the tank than it needs to fill be emptied.
it. What is the filling capacity of the pump? part to be emptied = 2/5
A. 40m³/min part emptied by (A+B) in 1 minute= (1/6 – 1/10)
B. 50m³/min = 1/15
C. 60m³/min 1/15 : 2/5 :: 1: x
D. 30m³/min 2/5 * 15 = 6 minutes.
E. None of the Above
Answer & Explanation If a pipe A can fill a tank 3 times faster
Answer – B. 50m³/min than pipe B. If both the pipes can fill the tank
Explanation : in 32 minutes, then the slower pipe alone will
Filling Capacity of the Pump = x m/min be able to fill the tank in?
Emptying Capacity of the pump = (x+10) m/min A. 128 minutes
2400/x – 2400/x+10 = 8 B. 124 minutes
(x – 50) + (x + 60) = 0 C. 154 minutes
x = 50 D. 168 minutes
Three pipes P, Q and R can fill a Cistern Answer & Explanation
in 6 hours. After working at it together for 2 Answer – A. 128 minutes
hours, R is closed and P and Q can fill the Explanation :
remaining part in 7 hours. The number of Time is taken by pipe A = x
hours taken by R alone to fill the Cistern is Time is taken by pipe B = x/3
A. 14 hours 1/x + 3/x = 1/32
B. 12 hours x = 128 minutes
C. 15 hours
D. 18 hours A large cistern can be filled by two pipes P
E. None of the Above and Q in 15 minutes and 20 minutes
Answer & Explanation respectively. How many minutes will it take
Answer – A. 14 hours to fill the Cistern from an empty state if Q is
Explanation : used for half the time and P and Q fill it
Part filled in 2 hours = 2/6 = 1/3 together for the other half?

A. 12 minutes Three taps P, Q and R can fill a tank in 12,

B. 17 minutes 15 and 20 hours respectively. If P is open all
C. 18 minutes the time and Q, R are open for one hour each
D. 19 minutes alternatively, the tank will be full in
E. None of the Above A. 3 hours
Answer & Explanation B. 2 hours
Answer – A. 12 minutes C. 7 hours
Explanation : D. 4 hours
Part filled by P and Q = 1/15 + 1/20 = 7/60 E. None of the Above
Part filled by Q = 1/20 Answer & Explanation
x/2(7/60 + 1/20) = 12 minutes Answer – C. 7 hours
Explanation :
A pipe can fill a cistern in 16 hours. After (P + Q)’s 1 hour work = 1/12 + 1/15 = 3/20
half the tank is filled, three more similar taps (P + R)’s 1 hour work = 1/12 + 1/20 = 2/15
are opened. What is the total time taken to fill For 2 hrs = (3/20 + 2/15) = 17/60
the cistern completely? For 6 hrs = (3*17/60) = 17/20
A. 3 hours Remaining Part = 1 – 17/20 = 3/20 filled by P
B. 2 hours and Q in 1 hour
C. 9 hours
D. 4 hours Pipe A fills a tank in 30 minutes. Pipe B
E. None of the Above can fill the same tank 5 times as fast as pipe
Answer & Explanation A. If both the pipes were kept open when the
Answer – C. 9 hours tank is empty, how much time will it take for
Explanation : the tank to overflow?
In One hour pipe can fill = 1/16 A. 3 minutes
Time is taken to fill half of the tank = 1/2 * 16 = B. 2 minutes
8 hours C. 5 minutes
Part filled by four pipes in one hour = (8*1/16) = D. 4 minutes
1/2 E. None of the Above
Required Remaining Part = 1/2 Answer & Explanation
Total time = 8 + 1 = 9 Answer – C. 5 minutes
Explanation :
Two pipes P and Q are opened together to Total Capacity = 90L.
fill a tank. Both the pipes fill the tank in time Tank filled in 1 minute by A = 3L
“x” If Q separately took 25 minutes more Tank filled in 1 minute by B = 15L
time than “x” to fill the tank and Q took 49 The capacity of the tank filled with both A and
minutes more time than “x” to fill the tank, B in 1 minute = 18L.
then find out the value of x? overflow = 90/18 = 5 minutes.
A. 48 minutes
B. 35 minutes Two pipes P and Q can fill a cistern in 10
C. 54 minutes hours and 20 hours respectively. If they are
D. 68 minutes opened simultaneously. Sometimes later, tap
E. None of the Above Q was closed, then it takes total 5 hours to fill
Answer & Explanation up the whole tank. After how many hours Q
Answer – B. 35 minutes was closed?
Explanation : A. 14 hours
Time is taken to fill the tank by both Pipes x B. 15 hours
= √a*b C. 10 hours
x = √25*49 = 5 * 7 = 35 D. 16 hours
Answer – C. 10 hours D. 224 L

Explanation : E. None of the Above
Pipe P Efficiency = 100/10 = 10% Answer & Explanation
Pipe Q Efficiency = 100/20 = 5% Answer – C. 216 L
Net Efficiency = 15% Explanation :
15x + 10(5-x) = 100 a = 8; b = 9; C = 12
x = 10 Capacity of a tank = a*b*c/c-a = 8*9*12/4 =
216 Litre.
If a pipe A can fill a tank 3 times faster than If a pipe A can fill a tank 3 times faster
pipe B and takes 32 minutes less than pipe B than pipe B. If both the pipes can fill the tank
to fill the tank. If both the pipes are opened in 42 minutes, then the slower pipe alone will
simultaneously, then find the time taken to fill be able to fill the tank in?
the tank? A. 148 minutes
A. 14 minutes B. 124 minutes
B. 12 minutes C. 154 minutes
C. 15 minutes D. 168 minutes
D. 16 minutes E. None of the Above
E. None of the Above Answer & Explanation
Answer & Explanation Answer – D. 168 minutes
Answer – B. 12 minutes Explanation :
Explanation : Time is taken by pipe A = x
3x – x = 32 Time is taken by pipe B = x/3
x = 16 1/x + 3/x = 1/42
1/16 + 1/48 = 4/48 x = 168 minutes
Time taken to fill the tank = 48/4 = 12 minutes
A large cistern can be filled by two pipes P
Two pipes P and Q can fill a tank in 24 and Q in 15 minutes and 10 minutes
minutes and 27 minutes respectively. If both respectively. How many minutes will it take
the pipes are opened simultaneously, after to fill the Cistern from an empty state if Q is
how much time should B be closed so that the used for half the time and P and Q fill it
tank is full in 8 minutes? together for the other half?
A. 14 minutes A. 6.5 minutes
B. 12 minutes B. 7.5 minutes
C. 15 minutes C. 8.5 minutes
D. 18 minutes D. 9.5 minutes
E. None of the Above E. None of the Above
Answer – D. 18 minutes Answer – B. 7.5 minutes
Required time = y(1-(t/x)) = 27(1-(8/24))= 18 Part filled by P and Q = 1/15 + 1/10 = 1/6
minutes Part filled by Q = 1/10
x/2(1/6 + 1/10) = 2/15 = 15/2 = 7.5 minutes
A full tank gets emptied in 8 minutes due
to the presence of a leak in it. On opening a A pipe can fill a cistern in 8 hours. After
tap which can fill the tank at the rate of 9 half the tank is filled, three more similar taps
L/min, the tank get emptied in 12 min. Find are opened. What is the total time taken to fill
the capacity of a tank? the cistern completely?
A. 120 L A. 3 hours
B. 240 L B. 2 hours
C. 216 L C. 5 hours

D. 4 hours Efficiency of leakage = half of the rate of the

E. None of the Above outlet pipe = 8.33%
Answer & Explanation Net Efficiency = 75 – (16.66 + 8.33) = 50%
Answer – C. 5 hours Required time = 100/50 = 2 hours
Explanation :
In One hour pipe can fill = 1/8 A Cistern has an inlet pipe and outlet pipe.
Time is taken to fill half of the tank = 1/2 * 8 = 4 The inlet pipe fills the cistern completely in 1
hours hour 20 minutes when the outlet pipe is
Part filled by four pipes in one hour = (4*1/8) = plugged. The outlet pipe empties the tank
1/2 completely in 4 hours when the inlet pipe is
Required Remaining Part = 1/2 plugged. If both pipes are opened
Total time = 4 + 1 = 5 simultaneously at a time when the tank was
one-third filled, when will the tank fill
Two pipes P and Q are opened together to thereafter?
fill a tank. Both the pipes fill the tank in time A. 3 hours
“x” If Q separately took 16 minutes more B. 2 hours
time than “x” to fill the tank and Q took 36 C. 5 hours
minutes more time than “x” to fill the tank, D. 4 hours
then find out the value of x? E. None of the Above
A. 48 minutes Answer & Explanation
B. 24 minutes Answer – B. 2 hours
C. 54 minutes Explanation :
D. 68 minutes Inlet pipe Efficiency = 100/(8/6) = 75%
E. None of the Above Outlet pipe Efficiency = 100/(4) = 25%
Answer & Explanation Net Efficiency = 75 – 25 = 50%(1/3)filled
Answer – B. 24 minutes 2/3 filled = 100%
Explanation : Required time = 100/50 = 2 hours
Time is taken to fill the tank by both Pipes x
= √a*b Two pipes P and Q can fill a cistern in 10
x = √16*36 = 4 * 6 = 24 hours and 20 hours respectively. If they are
opened simultaneously. Sometimes later, tap
A Cistern has an inlet pipe and outlet pipe. Q was closed, then it takes total 8 hours to fill
The inlet pipe fills the cistern completely in 1 up the whole tank. After how many hours Q
hour 20 minutes when the outlet pipe is was closed?
plugged. The outlet pipe empties the tank A. 4 hours
completely in 6 hours when the inlet pipe is B. 5 hours
plugged. If there is a leakage also which is C. 2 hours
capable of draining out the water from the D. 6 hours
tank at half of the rate of the outlet pipe, then E. None of the Above
what is the time taken to fill the empty tank Answer & Explanation
when both the pipes are opened? Answer – A. 4 hours
A. 3 hours Explanation :
B. 2 hours Pipe P Efficiency = 100/10 = 10%
C. 5 hours Pipe Q Efficiency = 100/20 = 5%
D. 4 hours Net Efficiency = 15%
E. None of the Above 15x + 10(8-x) = 100
Answer & Explanation x=4
Answer – B. 2 hours
Explanation :
Inlet pipe Efficiency = 100/(8/6) = 75% Three pipes A, B, and C can fill the tank in 10
Outlet pipe Efficiency = 100/(6) = 16.66% hours, 20 hours and 40 hours respectively. In

the beginning all of them are opened D. 84 hours

simultaneously. After 2 hours, tap C is closed E. None of the Above
and A and B are kept running. After the 4th Answer & Explanation
hour, tap B is also closed. The remaining Answer – A. 72 hours
work is done by tap A alone. What is the Explanation :
percentage of the work done by tap A alone? Work done by the two pipes in 1 hour =
A. 30 % (1/12)+(1/18) = (15/108).
B. 35 % Time taken by these pipes to fill the tank =
C. 45 % (108/15)hrs = 7 hours 12 min.
D. 50 % Due to leakage, time taken = 7 hours 12 min +
E. None of the Above 48 min = 8 hours
Answer & Explanation Work done by two pipes and leak in 1 hour =
Answer – B. 35 % 1/8.
Explanation : Work done by the leak in 1 hour =(15/108)-
Pipe A’s work in % = 100/10 = 10% (1/8)=(1/72).
Pipe B’s work in % = 100/20 = 5% Leak will empty the full cistern in 72 hours.
Pipe C’s work in % = 100/40 = 2.5%
All of them are opened for 2 hours + after 2 A tank is normally filled in 6 hours but
hours, tap C is closed + After the 4th hour, tap B takes two hours longer to fill because of a
is also closed = 100 leak in the bottom of the tank. If the tank is
=> (10+5+2.5)*2 + (10+5)*2 + X = 100 full the leak will empty it in how many hours?
=> 35 + 30 + work by tap A alone = 100 A. 16 hours
=> work by tap A alone = 100-65 = 35% B. 18 hours
C. 17 hours
A pipe can fill a tank in 12 minutes and D. 24 hours
another pipe can fill it in 15 minutes, but a E. None of the Above
third pipe can empty it in 6 minutes. The first Answer & Explanation
two pipes are kept open for 5 min in the Answer – D. 24 hours
beginning and then third pipe is also opened. Explanation :
Time taken to empty the water tank is? Work done by leak in 1 hr=(1/6-1/8)=1/24
A. 30 mins Leak will empty the tank in 24 hours
B. 25 mins
C. 45 mins Twelve pipes are connected to a Cistern.
D. 50 mins Some of them are inlet pipes and the others
E. None of the Above are outlet pipes. Each of the inlet pipes can
Answer & Explanation fill the tank in 8 hours and each of the outlet
Answer – C. 45 mins pipes can empty the cistern completely in 6
Explanation : hours. If all the pipes are kept open, the
x/6 – (x+5)/12 – (x+5)/15 = 0 empty tank gets filled in 24 hours. How many
x = 45 mins inlet pipes are there?
A. 6
Two pipes A and B can fill a tank in 12 B. 8
hours and 18 hours respectively. The pipes C. 7
are opened simultaneously and it is found D. 4
that due to leakage in the bottom of the tank E. None of the Above
it took 48 minutes excess time to fill the Answer & Explanation
cistern. When the cistern is full, in what time Answer – C. 7
will the leak empty it? Explanation :
A. 72 hours (x/8)-[(12-x)/6] = 1/24
B. 62 hours x=7
C. 64 hours

A dam has four inlets – A, B, C and D. The 1/R = 1/4

dam can be filled in 12 minutes through the Time required to empty the Cistern = 4 hours
first three inlets and it can be filled in 15
minutes through the second, the third and A Cistern can be filled by an inlet pipe at
fourth inlet also it can be filled through the the rate of 4 litres per minute. A leak in the
first and the fourth inlet in 20 minutes. How bottom of a cistern can empty the full tank in
much time required to fill up the dam by all 8 hours. When the cistern is full, the inlet is
the four inlets? opened and due to the leak, the cistern is
A. 10 mins empty in 40 hours. How many litres does the
B. 15 mins cistern hold?
C. 20 mins A. 4000 litre
D. 25 mins B. 2400 litre
E. None of the Above C. 1920 litre
Answer & Explanation D. 2020 litre
Answer – A. 10 mins E. None of the Above
(1/A + 1/B + 1/C) = 1/12 …(i) Answer – B. 2400 litre
(1/B + 1/C + 1/D) = 1/15 …(ii) Explanation :
(1/A + 1/D) = 1/20 …(iii) Part emptied by the leak in 1 hour = 1/8
From eqn (i) and (ii) part filled by (leak & inlet open) in 1 hour =
(1/A – 1/D) = 1/60…(iv) 1/40
From eqn (iii) and (iv) Part filled by the inlet pipe in 1 hour = 1/8 –
A=30 D=60. 1/40 = 1/10
Let the time taken to full the tank = T Inlet pipe fills the tank in = 10 hours
T(1/A + 1/B +1/C +1/D)= 1 Inlet pipe fills water at the rate of 4 litres a
T(1/30 + 1/15) = 1 minute.
T = 10 mins Capacity of Cistern = 10 * 60 * 4 = 2400 litre
Three pipes P, Q and R connected to a In a tank there is a pipe which can be used
Cistern. The first pipe (i.e) P can fill 1/2 part for filling the tank as well as for emptying it.
of the tank in one hour, second pipe, Q can The capacity of the tank is 1200 m³. The
fill 1/3 part of the cistern in one hour. R is emptying of the tank is 10 m³ per minute
connected to empty the cistern. After opening higher than its filling capacity and the pump
all the three pipes 7/12 part of the cistern. needs 6 minutes lesser to empty the tank than
Then how much time required to empty the it needs to fill it. What is the filling capacity
cistern completely? of the pipe?
A. 2 hours A. 20 m³ / min.
B. 3 hours B. 40 m³ / min.
C. 4 hours C. 50 m³ / min.
D. 5 hours D. 60 m³ / min.
E. None of the Above E. None of the Above
Answer – C. 4 hours Answer – B. 40 m³ / min.
In 1 hour, P can fill = 1/2 Part 1200/x – 1200/(x+10) = 6
Time taken to fill the Cistern by Pipe P = 2 200/x – 200/(x+10) = 6
hours x2 + 10x – 2000 = 0
In 1 hour, Q can fill = 1/3 Part x = 40
Time taken to fill the Cistern by Pipe P = 3
hours Two pipes P and Q can fill a cistern in 12
[1/2 + 1/3 – 1/R] = 7/12 hours and 4 hours respectively. If they are

opened on alternate hours and if pipe A is 1/18)*12 = 1

opened first, in how many hours will the tank We will get T = 108/13 = 8.(4/13) hrs
be full?
A. 4 hours On pipe P is 4 times faster than pipe Q and
B. 5 hours takes 45 minutes less than pipe Q. In what
C. 2 hours time the cistern is full if both the pipes are
D. 6 hours opened together?
E. None of the Above a) 8 minutes
Answer & Explanation b) 10 minutes
Answer – D. 6 hours c) 12 minutes
Explanation : d) 14 minutes
Pipe P can fill = 1/12 e) None of these
Pipe Q can fill = 1/4 Answer & Explanation
For every two hour, 1/12 + 1/4 = 1/3 Part filled Answer – c) 12 minutes
Total = 6 hours Explanation :
Let P takes x minutes to fill the tank alone, then
Q will take 4x minutes to fill the tank
Two pipes A and B can fill a tank in 10 hours 4x – x = 45, x = 15
and 15 hours respectively while a third pipe C So P will take 15 minutes and Q will take 60
can empty the full tank in 20 hours. All the minutes to fill the tank. Both will fill the tank in
pipes are opened for 5 hours and then C is (60*15)/(75) = 12 minutes
closed. Find the time in which the tank is full?
a) 5.5 hrs Two pipes can fill a tank in 15 and 20
b) 6.5 hrs hours respectively. The pipes are opened
c) 7.5 hrs simultaneously and it is found that due to the
d) 8.5 hrs leakage in the bottom, 17/7 hours extra are
e) None of these taken extra to fill the tank. If the tank is full,
Answer & Explanation in what approximate time would the leak
Answer – c) 7.5 hrs empty it?
Explanation : a) 27 hrs
(1/10 + 1/15 – 1/20)*5 + (1/10 + 1/15)*T = 1. b) 32 hrs
We will get T = 2.5 hrs c) 36 hrs
so total time = 5 + 2.5 = 7.5 hrs d) 39 hrs
e) None of these
Three pipe P, Q and R can fill a tank in 12 Answer & Explanation
minutes, 18 minutes and 24 minutes Answer – d) 39 hrs
respectively. The pipe R is closed 12 minutes Explanation :
before the tank is filled. In what time the tank Total time taken by both pipes before the leak
is full? was developed = 60/7 hours
a) 8.(5/13) hrs now, leaks is developed which will take T time
b) 8.(4/13) hrs to empty the tank so, (1/15 +1/20 – 1/T) = 1/11
c) 7.(4/13) hrs solve for T, we will get 660/17 hours = 39 hours
d) 8.(6/13) hrs (approx.)
e) None of these
Answer & Explanation Two pipes A and B can fill a tank in 8
Answer – b) 8.(4/13) hrs minutes and 12 minutes respectively. If both
Explanation : the pipes are openedsimultaneously, after
Let T is the time taken by the pipes to fill the what time should B be closed so that the tank
tank is full in 6 minutes?
(1/12 + 1/18 + 1/24)*(T – 12) + (1/12 + a) 1 min
b) 2 min

c) 3 min Let the waste pipe take ‘T’ time to empty the
d) 4 min tank.
e) None of these (1/10 + 1/12 – 1/T)*60 = -1
Answer & Explanation We will get T = 5 min
Answer – c) 3 min So capacity = 5*12 = 60ltr
Explanation :
Let after x minutes pipe B is closed One pipe fill 1/4 of the tank in 4 minutes
(1/8 + 1/12)*x + (1/8)*(6 -x) = 1 and another pipe fills 1/5 of the tank in 4
X= 3 minutes minutes. Find the time taken by both pipe
together to fill half the tank?
In what time would a cistern be filled by a) 40/9 minutes
three pipes whose diameters are 1cm, 2 cm b) 50/9 minutes
and 3 cm running together, when the largest c) 44/9 minutes
pipe alone can fill the tank in 21 minutes? d) 53/9 minutes
The amount of water flowing through the e) None of these
pipe is directly proportional to the square of Answer & Explanation
its diameter.
a)10.5 minutes
b) 11.5 minutes
c) 12.5 minutes
d) 13.5 minutes
e) None of these Two pipes can separately fill the tank in
Answer & Explanation 15hrs and 30hrs respectively. Both the pipe
Answer – d) 13.5 minutes are opened and when the tank is 1/3 full a
Explanation : leak is developed due to which 1/3 water
More the diameter more will be the water supplied by the pipe leaks out. What is the
flowing through it and less will be the time total time to fill the tank?
taken. a) 20/3 hr
Means bigger pipe will take less time to fill the b) 35/3 hr
tank c) 40/3 hr
So, for 1 cm time, (1^2)/(3^2) = 21/t, we get t = d) 50/3 hr
189 e) None of these
For 2 cm time, (2^2)/(3^2) = 21/t. We get t = Answer & Explanation
189/4 Answer – c) 40/3 hr
So total time = 1/21 + 1/189 + 4/189 = 2/27 Explanation :
So total time = 13.5 minutes (1/15 + 1/30)*T1 = 1/3, T1 = 10/3 hr
Now after leak is developed, [(1/15 + 1/30) –
Two pipes P and Q can fill a tank in 10 (1/3)*(1/15 + 1/30)]*T2 = 2/3
min and 12 min respectively and a waste pipe T2 = 10 hr. So total time = 10 + 10/3 = 40/3 hr
can carry off 12 litres of water per minute. If
all the pipes are opened when the tank is full Three pipes A, B and C is attached to a
and it takes one hour to empty the tank. Find cistern. A can fill it in 20 minutes and B can
the capacity of the tank. fill it in 30 minutes. C is a waste pipe. After
a) 30 opening both the pipes A and B, Riya leaves
b) 45 the cistern to fill and returns when the cistern
c) 60 is supposed to be filled. But she found that
d) 75 waste pipe C had been left open, she closes it
e) None of these and now the cistern takes 5 minutes more to
Answer & Explanation fill. In how much time the pipe C can empty
Answer – c) 60 the full cistern?
Explanation : a) 26.8 minutes

b) 25.8 minutes Let the waste pipe take ‘T’ time to empty the
c) 27.8 minutes tank.
d) 28.8 minutes (1/10 + 1/12 – 1/T)*60 = -1
e) None of these We will get T = 5 min
Answer & Explanation So capacity = 5*12 = 60ltr
Answer – d) 28.8 minutes
Explanation : Two pipes P and Q can fill a tank in 36
The tank supposed to be filled in (30*20)/50 = and 24 minutes respectively. If both the pipes
12 minutes are opened simultaneously, after how much
so, (1/20 + 1/30)*12 – 12/C + (1/20 + 1/30)*5 = time pipe Q should be closed so that tank is
1 (A and B work for 12 minutes and also C work full in 30 minutes.
for 12 minutes and then A and B takes 5 more a) 2min
minutes to fill the tank) b) 4min
solve for C, we will get C = 144/5 = 28.8 c) 6min
d) 8min
e) None of these
A pipe can empty a tank in 60 minutes alone. Answer & Explanation
Another pipe whose diameter is twice the Answer – b) 4min
diameter of first pipe is also opened. Now find Explanation :
the time in which both pipe will empty the Let after T time, Q is closed, (1/36 + 1/24)*T +
tank together. (1/36)*(30 – T) = 1
a) 8 min
b) 10 min Two pipes A and B can fill a tank in 20
c) 12 min and 30 minutes respectively. Both the pipes
d) 14 min are opened together but after 5 minutes pipe
e) None of these B is closed. What is the total time required to
Answer & Explanation fill the tank
Answer – c) 12 min a) 16.1/3 min
Explanation : b) 16.2/3 min
Time taken by pipe to empty the tank is c) 17.2/3 min
inversely proportional to cross- sectional area. d) 18.2/3 min
So, time taken by second pipe will be = 60/4 = e) None of these
15 min (πr2 = 1/60 and for second pipe 4πr2 = Answer & Explanation
1/T so we get T = 15 min) Answer – b) 16.2/3 min
Time taken by both to empty the pipe = Explanation :
(60*15)/75 = 12 (1/20 + 1/30)*5 + (1/20)*T = 1
total time = T + 5 min
Two pipes P and Q can fill a tank in 10
min and 12 min respectively and a waste pipe Three pipes P, Q and R can fill a tank in
can carry off 12 litres of water per minute. If 12, 15 and 20 minutes respectively. If pipe P
all the pipes are opened when the tank is full is opened all the time and pipe Q and R are
and it takes one hour to empty the tank. Find opened for one hour alternatively. The tank
the capacity of the tank. will be full in
a) 30 a) 5hr
b) 45 b) 6hr
c) 60 c) 7hr
d) 75 d) 8hr
Answer – c) 60 Answer – c) 7hr

(1/12 + 1/15) + (1/12 + 1/20) = 17/60 (in 2 hrs Answer – c) 40/3 hr

this much tank is filled) Explanation :
so in 6 hrs 51/60 is filled. Remaining, 9/60 = (1/15 + 1/30)*T1 = 1/3, T1 = 10/3 hr
(1/12 + 1/15)*t, so T = 1hr now after leak is developed, [(1/15 + 1/30) –
so total = 6 + 1 = 7 hr (1/3)*(1/15 + 1/30)]*T2 = 2/3
T2 = 10 hr. So total time = 10 + 10/3 = 40/3 hr
A cistern can be filled by a pipe in 6 hours.
A leak is developed at the bottom due to Pipe P is 4 times as fast as Q in filling a
which it takes 2 hours more to fill the cistern. tank. If P takes 20 minutes to fill a tank, then
Find the time taken by the leak to empty the what is the time taken by both the pipe P and
cistern when the cistern is full. Q to fill the tank?
a) 20hr a) 12
b) 22hr b) 16
c) 24hr c) 18
d) 26hr d) 20
Answer – c) 24hr Answer – b) 16
1/6 – 1/T = 1/8, solve for T P takes 20 minutes and it is 4 times faster than
Q, it means Q will take 80 minutes to fill the
A pipe can fill a tank in 20 minutes and tank.
another pipe can fill the tank in 40 minutes. (1/20 + 1/80)*t = 1. We get t = 16
There is a waste pipe which can empty the
tank in 15 minutes. First two pipes are In what time a cistern is filled by three
opened for 5 minutes and then the third pipe pipes of diameter 2cm, 4cm and 6cm
is also opened. In what time the cistern is respectively. If the time taken by largest pipe
emptied after the third pipe also opened to fill the tank is 40 minutes. Amount of water
a) 60 flowing through the pipe is proportional to
b) 75 the diameter of the pipe
c) 80 a) 25.5/7 min
d) 90 b) 25.3/7 min
e) None of these c) 23.5/7 min
Answer & Explanation d) 23.4/7 min
Answer – b) 75 e) None of these
(1/20 + 1/40)*5 + (1/20 + 1/40 – 1/15)*T = 1 Answer – a) 25.5/7 min
Explanation :
Two pipes can separately fill the tank in Larger the cross-section area less will be time
15hrs and 30hrs respectively. Both the pipe taken by pipe to fill the tank.
are opened and when the tank is 1/3 full a 36/16 = T/40, T = 90min (for 4 cm pipe)
leak is developed due to which 1/3 water similarly for 2 cm pipe time taken will be =
supplied by the pipe leaks out. What is the 360min
total time to fill the tank? Total time = (1/360 + 1/90 + 1/40) = 1/p, so we
a) 20/3 hr get P = 25.5/7 minutes
b) 35/3 hr
c) 40/3 hr
d) 50/3 hr Two pipes P and Q can fill a tank in 20hrs
e) None of these and 25hrs respectively while a third pipe R
Answer & Explanation can empty the tank in 30hrs. If all the pipes
are opened together for 10hrs and then pipe

R is closed then in what time the tank can be A pipe can fill a tank in 20 minutes but
filled. due to a leak develop at the bottom of the
a) 400/23hrs tank, 1/5 of the water filled by the pipe leaks
b) 400/27hrs out. Find the time in which the tank is filled.
c) 200/23hrs a) 20 min
d) 200/27hrs b) 25 min
e) None of these c) 30 min
Answer & Explanation d) can’t be determined
Answer – b) 400/27hrs e) None of these
(1/20 + 1/25 – 1/30)*10 + (1/20 + 1/25)*x = 1 Answer – b) 25 min
We get x = 130/27, so total time to fill the tank = Explanation :
130/27 + 10 = 400/27 hrs Amount of tank filled by the pipe in one minute
= 1/20 and due to leakage 1/5 of 1/20 leaks out
There are three taps A, B and C which can so, [1/20 – (1/5)*(1/20)]*T = 1
fill a tank in 12hrs, 15hrs and 30 hrs We get T = 25
respectively. If the tap A is opened first, after
one hour tap B was opened and after 2 hours A bathing tub can be filled by a cold pipe
from the start of A, tap C is also opened. Find in 15 minutes and by a hot pipe in 10 minutes.
the time in which the tank is full. Ramesh opened both the tap and leaves the
a) 6(2/11)hr bathroom and returns at the time when the
b) 6(3/11)hr tub should be full. He observed that a waste
c) 5(3/11)hr pipe is opened at the bottom, he now closes it.
d) 5(2/11)hr Now the tub will take more 5 minutes to fill
e) None of these the tank, find the time in which the leak can
Answer & Explanation empty the tank.
Answer –a) 6(2/11)hr a) 36/5 min
Explanation : b) 33/5 min
In first hour only A is opened, in the next hour A c) 37/5 min
and B are opened and in the third hour A, B and d) can’t be determined
C are opened. e) None of these
So, in three hours (3/12 + 2/15 + 1/30) = 25/60 Answer & Explanation
tank is already filled. Answer – a) 36/5 min
Now, 25/60 = (1/12 + 1/15 + 1/30)*t Explanation :
T = 25/11. Total time = 3 + 25/11 = 58/11 hours (1/15 + 1/10 – 1/x)*6 + (1/15 + 1/10)*5 = 1
x = 36/5
Three pipes P, Q and R can fill the tank in
5, 10 and 15 minutes respectively. If all the There are 10 taps connected to a tank.
pipes are opened together and pipe Q is Some of them are waste pipe and some of
turned off 5 minutes before the tank is fill. them are water pipe. Water pipe can fill the
Then find the time in which the tank will full. tank in 15 hours and waste pipe can empty
a) 45/11hrs the tank in 30 hours. Find the number of
b) 53/11hrs waste pipes if the tank is filled in 6 hours.
c) 51/13hrs a) 3
d) 47/11hrs b) 4
e) None of these c) 5
Answer & Explanation d) 7
Answer – a) 45/11hrs e) None of these
Let total time taken by the pipes is T hrs, then Answer – c) 5
(1/5 + 1/10 + 1/15)*(T – 5) + (1/5 + 1/15)*5 = 1 Explanation :
Let water pipes are x and waste pipe are Y. d) 90ltr

x + y = 10 e) None of these
(x/15 – y/30)*6 = 1 Answer & Explanation
Solve both equation to get x and y Answer – c) 80ltr
Explanation :
Pipe A is 4 times as fast as B in filling a (1/20 + 1/30 – 1/t)*60 = -1
tank. If A takes 20 minutes to fill a tank, then ‘-1’ is taken because the work is negative. T is
what is the time taken by both the pipe A and the time taken by the waste pipe to empty the
B to fill the tank? tank alone. We will t = 10
a) 12 So capacity = 10*8 = 80ltr
b) 16
c) 18 There are 4 filling pipes and 3 emptying
d) 20 pipes capable of filling and emptying in 12
e) None of these minutes and 15 minutes respectively. If all the
Answer & Explanation pipes are opened together and as a result they
Answer – b) 16 fill 10 litres of water per minute. Find the
Explanation : capacity of the tank.
A takes 20 minutes and it is 4 times faster than a) 65ltr
B, it means B will take 80 minutes to fill the b) 70ltr
tank. c) 75ltr
(1/20 + 1/80)*t = 1. We get t = 16 d) 80ltr
e) None of these
Pipe A is 4 times faster than pipe B and Answer & Explanation
takes 45 minutes less to fill a tank. When both Answer – c) 75ltr
the pipes are opened together than the time in Explanation :
which the tank will be full. (4/12 – 3/15)*t = 1
a) 10 min t = 15/2 minute – in this time the tank will be
b) 12 min filled. So the capacity = (15/2)*10 = 75 litre
c) 15 min
d) 18 min
e) None of these Two taps can separately fill the tank in 10m
Answer & Explanation and 15min respectively. They fill the tank in
Answer – b) 12 min 12 minutes when a third pipe which empties
Explanation : the tank is also opened. What is the time
Let A take X minute to fill a tank then B will taken by the third pipe to empty the whole
take 4x time. tank?
4x – x = 45 (given), X = 15. A) 14 minutes
Time taken to fill the tank together = (1/15 + B) 15 minutes
1/60)*t =1 C) 12 minutes
T = 12 minute D) 20 minutes
E) 16 minutes
Two pipes P and Q can fill a tank in 20 Answer & Explanation
minutes and 30 minutes respectively. There is C) 12 minutes
a waste pipe which withdraws water at the Explanation:
rate of 8 litres per minute. Now the tank is 1/10 + 1/15 – 1/x = 1/12
full and If all the pipes are opened Solve, x = 12
simultaneously the tank is emptied in 60
minutes. Find the capacity of the tank. Two pipes A and B can fill a tank in 12
a) 60ltr hours and 15 hours respectively. If they are
b) 70ltr opened on alternate hours with pipe A
c) 80ltr opened first, then in how many hours the

tank will be full? D) 24

A) 13 hrs Explanation:
B) 14 1/2 hrs Let the tank full in x minutes, then A and B
C) 12 hrs opened for x minutes and C for 6 minutes.
D) 12 1/2 hrs (1/36 + 1/45)*x – (1/30)*6 = 1
E) 10 2/3 hrs (1/20)*x = 6/5
Answer & Explanation Solve, x = 24
D) 12 1/2 hrs
Explanation: A and B are pipes such that A can empty
A = 12 hours, B = 15 hours the tank in 60 minutes and B can fill in 30
Total work = LCM(12,15) = 60 minutes. The tank is full of water and pipe A
So efficiency of A = 60/12 = 5, efficiency of B = is opened. If after 18 minutes, pipe B is also
60/15 = 4 opened, then in how much total time the tank
2 hrs work of (A+B) = 5+4 = 9 will be full again?
2*6(12) hours work of (A+B) = 9*6 = 54 A) 32 minutes
So remaining work = 60-54 = 6 B) 29 minutes
Now A’s turn at 13th hour, he will do remaining C) 36 minutes
work(6) in 6/12 hr D) 23 minutes
So total 12 1/2 hrs E) 18 minutes
Pipes P and Q can fill the tank in 24 B) 36 minutes
minutes and 32 minutes respectively. Both Explanation:
piped are opened together. To have the tank Emptying pipe A is opened first for 18 minutes,
full in 18 minutes, after how many minutes so in 18 minutes the part of tank it has emptied
the pipe P must be closed? is (1/60)*18 = 9/30
A) 22 minutes Now filling pipe is also opened, now since only
B) 21 minutes 9/30 of the tank is empty so 9/30 is only to be
C) 15 minutes filled by both pipes, let it take now x minutes, so
D) 12.5 minutes (1/30 – 1/60)*x = 9/30
E) 10.5 minutes Solve, x= 18
Answer & Explanation So total = 18+18 = 36 minutes [total time is
E) 10.5 minutes asked – 18 minutes when emptyimh pipe was
Explanation: only opened, 18 minutes when both were
P is to be closed before 18 minutes, let it is operating.]
closed after x minutes, then Q worked for all 18
minutes. So, Two pipes A and B can alone fill a tank in
(1/24)*x + (1/32)*18 = 1 20 minutes and 30 minutes respectively. But
Solve, x = 10.5 due to a leak at the bottom of tank, it took 3
more minutes to fill the tank. In how many
Three pipes, A, B and C are opened to fill hours, the leak can alone empty the full
a tank such that A and B cam fill the tank tank?
alone in 36 min. and 45 min. respectively and A) 60
C can empty it in 30 min. After 6 minutes the B) 30
emptying pipe is closed. In how many minutes C) 48
the tank will be full in this way? D) 56
A) 20 E) 72
B) 25 Answer & Explanation
C) 18 A) 60
D) 24 Explanation:
E) 30 A and B can fill tank in (1/20 + 1/30) = 1/12 so
Answer & Explanation 12 minutes

But it took 3 more minutes, this means the tank A cistern is 1/4th full. Two pipes which fill
got full in 12+3 = 15 minutes the cistern in 15 minutes and 20 minutes
So (1/20 + 1/30 – 1/x) = 1/15 respectively are opened simultaneously. After
Solve, x = 60 5 minutes, a third pipe which empties the full
cistern in 30 minutes is also opened. In how
Pipes A and B can fill a cistern in 15 hours many minutes the cistern will be full?
together. But if these pipes operate separately A) 6 1/2
A takes 40 hours less than B to fill the tank. B) 2
In how many hours the pipe A will fill the C) 5
cistern working alone? D) 7
A) 60 E) 8
B) 20 Answer & Explanation
C) 40 D) 7
D) 15 Explanation:
E) 25 Since 1/4th is already filled, 3/4th is to filled
Answer & Explanation now.
B) 20 So
Explanation: (1/15 + 1/20)*(5+x) – (1/30)*x = 3/4
Let A takes x hours, then B = (x+40) hours (7/60)*5 + (7/60 – 1/30)*x = 3/4
1/x + 1/(x+40) = 1/15 (5/60)*x = 2/12
Solve, x = 20 Solve, x = 2 mins
So total 7 minutes
Three pipes A, B and C can fill the cistern
in 10, 12, and 15 hours respectively. In how Pipes A, B and C which fill the tank
much time the cistern will be full if A is together in 6 hours are opened for 2 hours
operated for the whole time and B and C are after which pipe C was closed. Find the
operated alternately which B being first? number of hours taken by pipe C to fill the
A) 10 hours 32 minutes tank if the remaining tank is filled in 7 hours.
B) 6 hours A) 16
C) 5 1/2 hours B) 14
D) 5 7/10 hours C) 20
E) 9 2/11 hours D) 22
Answer & Explanation E) Cannot be determined
D) 5 7/10 hours Answer & Explanation
Explanation: B) 14
In first hour, part of cistern filled is (1/10 + Explanation:
1/12) = 11/60 1/A + 1/B + 1/C = 1/6
In second hour, part of cistern filled is (1/10 + Now given that first all open for 2 hours, then C
1/15) = 1/6 closed and A+B completes in 7 hours, so
So in 2 hours, part of cistern filled is 11/60 + (1/A + 1/B + 1/C) *2 + (1/A + 1/B)*7 = 1
10/60 = 21/60 = 7/20 Put 1/A + 1/B = 1/6 – 1/C
now in 2*2 (4) hours, part of cistern filled is (1/6 – 1/C + 1/C) *2 + (1/6 – 1/C)*7 = 1
(7/20)*2 = 14/20 = 7/10 2/6 + 7/6 – 7/C = 1
now in the 5th hour, A+B’s turn which fill 11/60 Solve, C = 14
in that hour, but the cistern remaining to be
filled is (1 – 7/10) = 3/10, since 3/10 is more
than 11/60, so after 5th hour remaining part to Three pipes A, B and C can fill a cistern in 6
be filled is 3/10 – 11/60 = 7/60 hours. After working at it together for 2
now in 6th hour, (A+C)’s turn, it will fill hours, C is closed and A and B can fill the
remaining 7/60 in (7/60)*(6/1) = 7/10 remaining part in 6 hours. The number
so total 5 7/10 hours of hours taken by C alone to fill the cistern is
A.12hrs 8 minutes
B.10hrs Total = 8+4 = 12m
C.18hrs
D.8hrs Two pipes A and B can fill a tank in 6
E.None of these hours and 5 hours respectively. If they are
Answer & Explanation turned on alternatively for 1 hour each, find
Answer – C.18hrs the time in which the tank is full. (Assume
Explanation : pipe A is opened first)
A+B+C in 1h = 1/6 A.4hrs 30min
A+B+C in 2h = 2/6 = 1/3 B.5hrs
Remaining = 1-1/3 = 2/3 C.6hrs 25min
A+B in 6hrs = 2/3 D.5hrs 30min
A+B in 1hr = 2/18 E.None of these
C alone to fill the cistern = 1/6 – 2/18 = 3-2/18 = Answer & Explanation
1/18 Answer – D. 5hrs 30min
Explanation :
Pipes A and B can fill a tank in 5 and 3 hrs Total= 30, A = 30/6 =1/5, B = 30/5 =1/6
respectively. Pipe C can empty empty it in 15 In 2 hrs = 5+6 =11
h. The tank is half full. All the three pipes are In 4hrs = 22
in operation simultaneously. After how much Remaining = 30-22 =8
time the tank will be full ? 1hr Pipe A = 8-5= 3,Remaining B = 3*1/6 =
A.1(7/15)hrs 30min
B.2(1/11)hrs Total = 5hrs 30min
C.1(1/14)hrs
D.2(3/11)hrs Pipes A, B and C can fill a tank in 3, 4 and
E.None of these 6 hours respectively. If all the pipes are
Answer & Explanation opened together and after 30 minutes pipes B
Answer – C.1(1/14)hrs and C are turned off, find the total time in
Explanation : which the tank is full.
In 1 hr = 1/5+1/3 – 1/15 = 3+5-1/15 = 7/15 A.2(3/8)hrs
½ tank filled by 3 pipes = 15/7*1/2 = 15/14 B.1(1/7)hrs
=1(1/14) C.2(2/7)hrs
D.3(1/3)hrs
Two pipes A and B can fill a tank in 10 E.None of these
minutes and 20 minutes respectively. Both the Answer & Explanation
pipes are opened together but after 4 minutes, Answer – A.2(3/8)hrs
Pipe A is turned off. What is the total time Explanation :
required to fill the tank ? In 1 hr A, B, C = 1/3+1/4+1/6 = 8+6+4/24 =
A.12m 18/24 = 6/8 = ¾
B.10m Filled in 30m = 3/8
C.8m Remaining = 1-3/8 =5/8
D.16m Pipe A = 3*5/8 = 15/8
E.None of these Total = 15/8+1/2 = 15+4/8 = 19/8 = 2(3/8) hrs
Answer – A.12mExplanation : Two pipes M and N can fill a tank in 30
A + B in 4 minute = 4 ( 1 / 10 + 1 / 20 ) = and 45 minutes respectively. If both the pipes
4(2+1/20) = 12/20 = 3/5 were open for few minutes after N was closed
Part remaning = 1 – ( 3 / 5 ) = 2 / 5 and the tank was full in 25 minutes, find the
1 / 20 part is filled by B in 1 minute time for pipe N was open.
2 / 5 part will be filled in = ( 20)* ( 2 / 5 ) = A.8.16m
B.7.5min

C.5min Two pipes P and Q can fill a tank in 20m

D.10.2m and 30m respectively. If both the pipes are
E.None of these opened simultaneously, after how much time
Answer & Explanation should Q be closed so that the tank is full in
Answer – B.7.5min 16minutes ?
Explanation : A.12min
X(1/30+1/45) + 1/30(25-x) = 1 B.6min
x/45+25/30 =1 C.10min
x/45 = 5/30 =1/6 D.7min
x=45/6 E.None of these
x=7.5m Answer & Explanation
Answer – B.6min
A cistern is filled by 3 pipes A, B and C Explanation :
with uniform flow. The second pipe B X(1/20+1/30) +(16-x)1/20 = 1
takes3/2 times the time taken by A to fill the 5x/60+16-x/20 =1
tank, while C takes twice the time taken by B 5x+48-3x/60 =1
to fill the tank. If all the three pipes can fill 2x+48 = 60
the tank in 7 hours, find the time required by 2x=12
pipe A alone to fill the tank. X=12/2 = 6
A.10hrs
B.12hrs A tap can fill a tank in 12 minutes and
C.14hrs another tap can empty the tank in 6
D.15hrs minutes.If the tank is already full and then
E.None of these both the taps are opened the tank will be
Answer & Explanation A.Filled in 6 minutes
Answer – C.14hrs B.Emptied in 6 minutes
Explanation : C.Filled in 6 minutes
1/x + 1/ (3/2x) + ½(3x/2) = 1/7 D.Emptied in 12 minutes
6/3x = 1/7 E.None of these
3x/6 = 7 Answer & Explanation
3x=42 Answer – D.Emptied in 12 minutes
X=14 Explanation :
1/12 – 1/6 = 1-2/12 = -1/12
Two pipes P and Q can fill a tank in 8
hours. If only pipe P is open then it would
take 4 hours longer to fill the tank. Find how Two taps can separately fill the tank in 18m
much longer would it take if only pipe Q is and 12min respectively and when the waste
open. pipe is open, they can together fill the tank in
A.16hrs 9minutes.The waste pipe can empty the tank
B.12hrs in
C.10hrs A.20min
D.8hrs B.25min
E.None of these C.36min
Answer & Explanation D.30min
Answer – A.16hrs E.None of these
P= 8+4 = 12 Answer – C.36min
P+Q= 1/8 Explanation :
Q= 1/8 – 1/12 = 3-2/24 = 1/24 1/18 + 1/12 = 3+2/36 = 5/36
Q= 24 5/36 – 1/9 = 5-4/36 = 1/36 => 36min
Q alone= 24-8 = 16
Two pipes can fill the tank in 4hrs 5hrs are opened on alternate hours and if pipe P is
respectively while the third pipe can empty opened first, in how many hours, the tank
the tank in 20hrs, if all the pipes are opened shall be full ?
together, then the tank will be filled in A.10 hrs
A.2.30hrs B.9.30hrs
B.2.50hrs C.6.45hrs
C.3.20hrs D.10.30hrs
D.3.30hrs E.None of these
E.None of these Answer & Explanation
Answer & Explanation Answer – C. 6.45hrs
Answer – A.2.30hrs Explanation :
Explanation : 1/6+ 1/8 = 8+6/48 = 14/48 = 7/24…………in 2
1/4+1/5 -1/20 = 5+4-1/20 = 8/20 hr
20/8 => 2(1/2)hrs = 21/24…………6hrs
P => 6* 3/24 => 3/4 = 45min
10 buckets of water fill a taken when the Total = 6hrs 45min
capacity of each bucked is 14 liter. How many
buckets will be needed to fill the same tank, if Two pipes can fill a tank in 10 hours and
the capacity of each bucket is 7litres ? 12 hours respectively while a third pipe
A.10 empties the full tank in 20 hours.If all the
B.12 three pipes operate simultaneously, in how
C.18 much time will the tank be filled?
D.20 A.7hrs
E.None of these B.8hrs
Answer & Explanation C.7hrs 30 min
Answer – D.20 D.9hrs 30min
10*14 = x*7 Answer & Explanation
X = 10*14/7 = 20 Answer – C.7hrs 30 min
Explanation :
A leak in the bottom of a tank can empty Net apart filled in 1 hour = (1/10+1/12-1/20)
the full tank in 7 hours. An inlet pipe fills = 8/60 = 2/15.
water at the rate of 2 litres a minute. When Tank will be full in = 15/2 hours =› 7 hrs 30
the tank is full the inlet is opened and due to min.
the leak the tank is empty in 8 hours. The
capacity of the tank in litres is One pipe can fill a tank 4 times as fast as
A.3450litres another pipe. If together the two pipes can fill
B.5460litres the tank in 15 minutes, then the slower pipe
C.7620litres alone will be able to fill the tank in:
D.6720 litres A.75minutes
E.None of these B.60minutes
Answer & Explanation C.55minutes
Answer – D.6720 litres D.45minutes
In 1 hr = 1/7 – 1/8 = 8-7/56 = 1/56 Answer & Explanation
In 1 min = 1/(56*60) = 1/3360 Answer – A.75minutes
Inlet pipe fill water at the rate of 2 liters a Explanation :
minute = 2*3360 = 6720litres 1/x+4/x = 1/15
5/x = 1/15
Two pipes P and Q can fill a tank in 6 X/5= 15
hours and 8 hours respectively. If they X = 75minutes
Bucket A has thrice the capacity as bucket B.5min

B. It takes 20 turns for bucket P to fill C.8min
the empty drum. How many turns it will take D.10min
for both the buckets A and B having each E.None of these
turn together to fill the empty drum Answer & Explanation
A.12 Answer – B.5min
B.10 Explanation :
C.15 10(1/20+1/30) = 10[3+2/60] = 50/60 = 5/6
D.16 Remaining part = 1-5/6 = 6-5/6 = 1/6
E.None of these Second pipe = 30*1/6 = 5min
Answer – C.15 Tap A can fill the empty tank in 12hrs but
Explanation : due to leak in the bottom it is filled in 15hrs.If
A = 3B the tank is full ,then tap is closed.In how
A = 60, B = 20 many hours the leak can empty the tank ?
No of turns = xy/x+y A.60hrs
No of turns = 60*20/20+60 = 1200/80 = 15 turns B.50hrs
C.45hrs
Two pipes A and B would fill a cistern in D.30hrs
20m and 30min respectively, both pipes are E.None of these
kept open for 10min and the first pipe be Answer & Explanation
turned off after that the cistern may be filled Answer – A.60hrs
in Explanation :
A.6min 1/12 – 1/15 = 5-4/60 = 1/60

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==>x=10
Original speed 6x=60km/hr.
1. Hemant covers a certain distance with his
own speed , but when he reduces his speed
by 10 km/hr his time duration for the 3. Two man start together to walk a certain
journey increases by 40 hrs, while if he distance, one at 4 km/hr and another at 5
increases his speed by 5km/hr from his km/hr. The former arrives half an hour
original speed he takes 10hrs less than the before the latter. Find the distance.
original time taken . Find the distance A) 10km
covered by him. B) 15km
A) 1200km C) 20km
B) 1500km D) 8km
C) 1350km E) None
D) 1400km
E) None
View Answer
Option A
View Answer
Solution:
Option B If the distance be x km, then
Solution: x/4-x/5=1/2
Let distance be x km and speed be y km/hr (5x-4x)/20=1/2
x/(y-10)-x/y=40==> x=4y(y-10) ——(1) x/20=1/2==>x=10km
x/y-x/(y+5)=10==>x=2y(y+5) ——-(2)
Equate 1 and 2
4y(y-10)=2y(y+5) 4. In a flight of 600 km, an aircraft was
2y-20=y+5==>y=25km/hr slowed down due to bad weather. Its
Then x=2*25(25+5)=50*30=1500km average speed for the trip was reduced by
200 km/hr and the time of flight increased
by 30 minutes. The duration of the flight is:
2. A train met with an accident 60km away A) 2hrs
from station A. It completed the remaining B) 1hr 30min
journey at 5/6th of the original speed and C) 2hrs 15min
reached station B 1hr 12mins late. Had the D) 1hr
accident taken place 60km further, it would E) None
have been only 1hr late. what was the
original speed of the train?
A) 50km/hr View Answer
B) 45km/hr Option D
C) 60km/hr Solution:
D) 55km/hr Let the duration of the flight be x hrs.
E) None Then, 600/x-600/(x+1/2)=200
600/x-1200/2x+1=200
X(2x+1)=3
View Answer
2x2+x-3=0
Option C X=1hr.
Solution:
Let the original speed be 6x.
Travelling 60km at 5/6th of original speed 5. Two racers start running towards each
cost 12 mins etc. other, one from A to B and another from B
60/5x = 60/6x +12/60 to A. They cross each other after one hour

and the first racer reaches B, 5/6 hour 7. The speeds of Ram and Raj are 30 km/h
before the second racer reaches A. If the and 40 km/h. Initially Raj is at a place L
distance between A and B is 50 km. what is and Ram is at a place M. The distance
the speed of the slower racer? between L and M is 650 km. Ram started
A) 15km/hr his journey 3 hours earlier than Raj to meet
B) 20km/hr each other. If they meet each other at a
C) 25km/hr place P somewhere between L and M, then
D) 30km/hr the distance between P and M is?
E) None A) 225km
B) 300km
C) 250km
View Answer D) 330km
E) None
Option B
Solution:
Let second racer takes x hr with speed s2 View Answer
First racer takes x-5/6 hr with speed s1
Total distance = 50km Option D
S1 = 50/(x-(5/6)) Solution:
S2= 50/x If the 1st 3hr Ram covers 90km
As they cross each other in 1hr… So the rest 650-90=560km
Total speed = s1 + s2 Now they both travel together towards each
Now, T = D / S other
50/(s1+s2) = 1 So, the time is 560/70=8hr
x = 5/2, 1/3 Then ram travel total 3+8=11hrs
Put x= 5/2 in s2 –> 20km/hr Thus the distance travelled by Ram
11*30=330km
6. P and Q run at the speed 40m/s and 20m/s
resp on the circular track of 800m, as its
circumference , when would the P and Q 8. The ratio between the speed of a car and a
meet for the first time at the starting point if bike is 16 : 15 respectively. Also, a bus
they start simultaneously from the same covered a distance of 480 km in 8 hrs. The
point. speed of the bus is three-fourth the speed of
A) 40sec the car. How much distance will the bike
B) 50sec cover in 6 h?
C) 55sec A) 320km
D) 60sec B) 360km
E) None C) 450km
D) 435km
E) None
View Answer
Solution:
Time taken by P to complete one round Option C
800/40=20 Solution:
Time taken by Q to complete one round Speed of bus = 480/8 = 60km/ h
800/20=40 Speed of car = (60*4)/3=80 km / h
LCM of 20 40=40 Speed of car : Speed of bike = 16 : 15
Every 40sec they would be together at the Speed of bike =80/16 * 15 = 75 km/ h
starting point. Distance covered by bike in 6 hr = 75 × 6 =
450 km
9. How many seconds will a train 50 m in if it is know that the one which started from
length, travelling at the rate of 42 km an Chennai has more speed than the other
hour, rate to pass another train 80 m long, one?
proceeding in the same direction at the rate A) 150km/hr
of 30 km an hour? B) 100km/hr
A) 45sec C) 45km/hr
B) 39sec D) 80km/hr
C) 50sec E) 120km/hr
D) 55sec
E) None
View Answer

Solution:
Option B S=D/T
Solution: Here we have two speeds. We get 2
Relative speed =42-30=12km/hr equations as.
Time= (50+80)*18/12*5 250/1hr = C+B—-1 (Travelling in opposite
=130*18/12*5==>13*3 direction, speed must be added ie C+B)
=39sec. 250/5hr = C-B—-2 (Travelling in same
direction, speed to be subtracted. ie C-B)
solving 2 eqn C=150km/hr.
10. A man rides his bike 20 km at an average
speed of 8 km/hr and again travels 45 km at 2. Car A leaves the city at 5pmm and is driven
an average speed of 10 km/hr. What is his at a speed of 30km/hr. 3hrs later another
average speed for the ride approximately? car B leaves the city in the same direction
A) 10.8km/hr as car A. In how much time will car B be
B) 8.5km/hr 12kms ahead of car A if the speed of car B
C) 9.3km/hr is 50km/hr?
D) 10.2km/hr A) 5hrs
E) None B) 4.2hrs
C) 8hrs
D) 5.1hrs
View Answer E) 12hrs
Option C
Average speed=total distance/total time
Total time=20/8 + 45/10 Option D
Avg speed=(20+45)/(20/8 + 45/10) Solution:
= 65/((200+360)/80) Car A travels 3hrs. 3*30=90km
=65*80/560 = 65/7 Difference between speeds 50-30=20km/hr
=9.3km/hr Distance ahead 12km . 90+12=102km
T=D/S ===>102/20=5.1hrs.
3. Two train starts at the same time from

1. Two buses start at same time from Chennai Delhi and Agra and proceed towards each
and Bangalore, which are 250km apart. If other at the rate of 40km/hr and 37
the two buses travel towards each other, 1/2km/hr. When they meet it is found that
they meet after 1hr and if they travel in one train has traveled 200km more than the
same direction they meet after 5hrs. What other train. What is the distance between
is the speed of the bus starts from Chennai Delhi and Agra?

A) 6200km Option D
B) 5000km Solution:
C) 4200km Speed of the rider: 40km/hr
D) 4800km He increases his speed in every 1 hr by
E) 6000km 2km/hr.
Distance covered by every 1 hr will be
40,42,44….upto 12terms. i.e. (for 24hrs)
View Answer Sum of 1st n terms=n/2 ( (2a+(n-1)d)
12/2 * (2*40+11*2)==>12/2 *
Option A (80+22)==>612km
Solution:
Speed ratio 40:37 1/2==>40: 75/2==>80:75 6. Two friends Ram and Ravi are travelling
ie 16:15 from point A to B, which are 600km apart.
ratio diff betwwen speed is 1[16-15] Travelling at a certain speed Ram takes 1hr
1 ===> 200 (more distance) more than Ravi to reach point B. If Ram
[16+15]31 ===>? doubles his speed he will take 1hr 30mins
31*200=6200km. less than ravi to reach point B. At what
speed was Ram driving from point A to B?
4. If a car runs at 45km/hr, it reaches its A) 150km/hr
destination late by 10 min but if runs at B) 120km/hr
60km/hr it is late by 4min. What is the C) 80km/hr
correct time for the journey? D) 45km/hr
A) 24min E) 92km/hr
B) 14min
C) 32min
D) 20min View Answer
E) 46min
Option B
Solution:
View Answer T = D/S. Let x be the speed
600/x = T+1 , 600/2x = T – 3/2
Option B Equate T
Solution: (600-x)/x = (600+3x)/2x
Distance = diff in time *(S1*S2)/S1-S2 1200-12x = 600+3x ==>x=120km.
D=[10-4]/60hr * (45*60)/[60-45] = 6/60 *
45*60/15 ==>18km 7. A man takes 4hrs 30min in walking to a
time T=D/S(take any one of the speed) certain place and riding back. He would
18/45 =2/5hrs = 2/5*60=24min have gained 2hrs by riding both ways. The
then correct time is 24-10=14mins. time he would take to walk both ways, is:
A) 5hrs10min
5. A bike rider starts at 40km/hr and he B) 4hrs30min
increases his speed in every 1 hour by C) 7hrs
2km/hr. Then the maximum distance D) 5hrs40min
covered by him in 24 hrs is: E) 4hrs
A) 682km
B) 540km
C) 620km View Answer
D) 612km
E) 500km Option C
Solution:
W+R = 4hrs 30min ie 9/2hrs
View Answer

R+R=2hrs==>R=1hr towards A at 75 km/hr. At what time do

then 2W=9/2-1=7/2 , W=7/2*2=7hrs they meet?
A) 10 AM.
8. Two trains of equal lengths take 10 seconds B) 10 : 20 AM.
and 15 seconds respectively to cross a C) 11 : 45 AM.
telegraph post. If the length of each train be D) 11 : 15 AM.
300 metres, in what time will they cross E) 11 AM
each other travelling in opposite direction?
A) 25 sec
B) 18 sec View Answer
C) 14 sec
D) 12 sec Option E
E) 20 sec Solution:
Distance travelled by first train in one hour
= 60 x 1 = 60 km
View Answer Therefore, distance between two train at 9
AM.
Option D = 330 – 60 = 270 km
Solution: Now, Relative speed of two trains = 60 +
Speed of the first train = [300/10] m/sec = 75 = 135 km/hr
30 m/sec. Time of meeting of two trains =270/135=2
Speed of the second train = [300/15] m/sec hrs.
=20 m/sec. Therefore, both the trains will meet at 9 + 2
speed = (30 + 20) m/sec = 50m/sec. = 11 AM.
Required time = (300+300)/50secc = 12
sec.
9. The driver of a car sees a school van 60m 1. A man in a train he can count 31 telephone
ahead of him. After 30seconds the school posts in one minute. If they are known to
van is 60m behind. If the speed of the car is be 45 m apart. Find the speed of the train.
45kmph, what is the speed of the School A) 90 km/hr
Van? B) 70 km/hr
A) 31.8kmph C) 100 km/hr
B) 20.2kmph D) 81 km/hr
C) 18.6kmph E) 95 km/hr
D) 26.4kmph
E) 30.6kmph View Answer
Option D
speed of the train = 30*45 = (1350
Option E *60)/1000 = 81 km/hr
Solution:
Relative speed = (60+60)/30 = 4m/s = 4 * 2. If a man walks from his house to office at 6
18/5 = 14.4kmph km/hr , he is late by half an hour. However,
Speed of the school van = 45 – 14.4= if he walks at 8 km/hr , he is late by 10
30.6kmph minutes only. What is the distance of his
office from his house.
10. The distance between two cities A and B is A) 8 km
330km. A train starts from A at 8 AM. and B) 12 km
travels towards B at 60 km/hr. Another C) 14 km
train starts from B at 9 AM. and travels

D) 18 km Now, dist. = speed * time = 360 = (x-y)*60

E) 10 km => (x – y) = 6———-(1)
When the trains move in opposite direction
View Answer = (x+y)
360= (x + y)*3
Option A => 120 =(x + y) ———–(2)
Solution: On solving (1) and (2), we get
(x/6)- (x/8) = (30-10)/60 x = 63 m/sec. and y = 57 m/sec.
=> x = 8 km
5. A motorcyclist covered (2/3)rd of a total
3. A candle of 8 cm long burns at the rate of 7 journey at his usual speed. He covered the
cm in 7 hour and another candle of 10cm remaining distance at (3/4)th of his usual
long burns at the rate of 6 cm in 3 hour. speed. As a result, he arrived 30 minutes
What is the time required by each candle to later than the time he would have taken at
remain of equal lengths after burning for usual speed. If the total journey was 180
some hours, when they start to burn km. What was his usual speed?
simultaneously with uniform rate of A) 30 km/hr.
burning? B) 20km/hr.
A) 5 cm C) 50 km/hr.
B) 3 cm D) 40 km/hr.
C) 1 cm E) 60 km/hr.
D) 2 cm
E) 4 cm View Answer
Solution:
Option D Let the usual speed be x km/hr.
Solution: (1/3)rd of the journey = 180/3 = 60km
(8 – x)=(10 – 2x) Therefore, 60 / (3x/4) – 60/x = (1/2)
=> x = 2 cm => x = 40 km/hr.
4. Two trains, 190 m and 170 m long are 6. A boat running at the speed of 30
going in the same direction. The faster train km/hr downstream covers a distance of 5
takes one minute to pass the other km in 10 minutes . The same boat while
completely. If they are moving in opposite running upstream at the same speed covers
directions, they pass each other completely the same distance in 12 minutes . What is
in 3 seconds. Find the speed of each train. the speed of the current?
A) 55 m/sec. and 42 m/sec. A) 2.5 km/hr
B) 63 m/sec. and 57 m/sec. B) 4 km/hr
C) 60 m/sec. and 55 m/sec. C) 3.2 km/hr
D) 42 m/sec. and 40 m/sec. D) 1.5 km/hr
E) 44 m/sec. and 40 m/sec. E) 2.5 km/hr
Option B Option A
Solution: Solution:
let the speed of the faster train be x and the x + y = (5 * 60)/10 = 30 ——–(1)
speed of the slower train be y . Then, When and x – y = (5 * 60)/12 = 25 ———
they move in the same direction , the (2)From (1) and (2) , we get
relative speed = (x – y) x + y – x + y = 30 – 25 = 5
Total distance = 190 + 170 = 360 m => y = 2.5 km/hr.

7. Two points P and Q are separated from a B) 4 : 3

distance of 200 km. A car leaves from P to C) 1 : 5
Q at the same time another car leaves from D) 2 : 3
Q to P. The two car meet at the end of 8 E) 2 : 7
hours. If the car travelling from P to Q
travels 20km/hr. than the other. Find the View Answer
speed of the faster car?
A) 15.25 Option B
B) 20.22 Solution:
C) 22.5 Required ratio = 8 : 6 = 4 : 3
D) 18.9 10. Ritesh drive a car at the speed of 60 km/hr
E) 21.5 from resort A to resort B. Returning over
the same route , he got stuck in traffic and
View Answer
took an hour longer, also he could drive
Option C only at the speed of 40 km/hr . How many
Solution: kilometers did he drive each way?
Let the speed of the car be x km/hr and A) 122 km
(x+20) km/hr. B) 100 km
8x + 8(x+20) = 200 C) 120km
x = 2.5 D) 100 km
speed of the faster carr =22.5 km/hr. E) 110 km
8. A person takes 10 hours in walking to a View Answer

place and riding back. He would have
taken 5 hours less by riding both Option C
ways.What would be the time he would Solution:
take to walk both ways? x /40 – x/60 = 1
A) 5 hours => 20x /2400 = 1
B) 15 hours => x = 120 km
C) 12 hours
D) 10 hours
E) 8 hours 1. The speed of a boat in still water is 8kmph
and the speed of current is 5kmph . The
View Answer boat starts from point P and rows to point Q
Option B and comes back to point P. It takes 16
Solution: hours during this journey .Find the distance
Time taken in walking one way and riding between the P and Q .
other way = 10 hours A) 42km
Time taken in riding both the ways = 5 B) 28km
hours C) 31km
Time taken in walking one way * 2 = 20 D) 39km
hours – 5 hours = 15 hours E) 47km
9. A man ride a bike at a speed of 6 km/hr

from point X to point Y and came back View Answer
from point Y to point X at the speed of 8
Option D
km/hr. What is the ratio between the time
taken by man in riding from X to Y to point Solution:
Between point P and Q = x/(8-5) + x/(8+5)
Y to X respectively?
A) 3 : 5

= 16 4. A person starts by a car from Kollam to

=> x = 39km Trivandram and at the same time another
person starts from Trivandram to Kollam
2. To reach from point A to point B at 4pm , by a car . After passing each other they
Anuja will have to travel at an average complete their journey in 2 hours and
speed of 18kmph . She will reach the point (1/2)hour resp. At what rate does the
B at 3pm if she travels at an average speed second person drives the car if the first car
of 24kmph . What will be the average runs at a speed of 40 kmph ?
speed of Anuja to reach point B at 2pm ? A) 80kmph
A) 55kmph B) 75kmph
B) 36kmph C) 90kmph
C) 45kmph D) 110kmph
D) 30kmph E) 60kmph
E) 28kmph
View Answer
View Answer
Option A
Option B Solution:
Solution: Ratio of speeds = √(1/2) : √2
From the ques. we get to know, => S1 : S2 = 1 : 2
x/18 – x/24 = 1 If 1 === 40
=> x = 72km then, 2 === 80
Time taken at 18kmph = 72/18 = 4 hours Therefore , S2 = 80 kmph
Therefore ,
speed to cover 72km in 2 hours = 72/2
= 36 kmph 5. Suppose the telegraph poles on a railway
track are 30 m apart , how many poles will
be passed by a train in 2 hours if the speed
3. Minal and Dhiraj begin together writing out of the train is 90 km an hour ?
a novel containing 8190 line. Minal starts A) 7540
with the first line , writing at the rate of B) 8750
200lines per hour , and Dhiraj starts with C) 6000
the last line , then writes 8189th line and so D) 5240
on , proceeding backward at the rate of 150 E) 6250
lines per hour. At what line will they meet?
A) 5000
B) 4150 View Answer
C) 4680
D) 5780 Option C
E) 5600 Solution:
Train travels the dist. = 90 * 2 = 180 km =
180000m
View Answer Therefore,
the no. of poles = 180000/30 = 6000 poles
Option C
Solution:
Duration of time of their meet = 6. The speeds of Vijaya and Keshav are
8190/(200+150) = 23.4 hr. 30kmph and 40kmph . Initially, Keshav is
Their line of meet = 200 * 23.4 = 4680 line at a point A and Vijaya is at a place B . The
distance between A and B is 650 km .
Vijaya started her journey 3 hours earlier

than Keshav to meet each other . If they (720/440 ) * 60 = 98.18 min.

meet each other at a place C somewhere in
between A and B , then find the
distance between C and B. 8. There are 50 poles with a constant distance
A) 450km between each pole . A car takes 20 sec. to
B) 785km reach the 10th pole . How much more time
C) 527km will it take to reach the last pole ?
D) 470km A) 120.11 sec.
E) 330km B) 108.88 sec.
C) 88.8 sec.
D) 125.4 sec.
View Answer E) 157.17 sec.
Option E
In the first 3 hours Vijaya covers 90km, so
rest dist. = 560km Option C
Now, Vijaya and Keshav travels together , Solution:
towards each other. To reach the 10th pole, the car need to
Time = Dist./Speed = 560/70 = 8hours travel 9 poles
Thus ,Vijaya travels total = 3 + 8 = 11 9 poles 20 seconds
hours 1 pole (20/9) seconds
Thus , the dist. traveled by Vijaya = 11 * To reach the last (20th) pole, the car needs
30 = 330km to travel 19 poles.
49 pole 49 x (20/9) seconds = 108.88 sec.
Therefore,88.8 sec more time required to
7. A small aeroplane can travel at 400kmph in reach the last pole.
still air . The wind is blowing at a constant
speed of 40kmph . The total time for a
journey against the wind is 120min. What 9. A bike travels without stoppages at the rate
will be the time in minutes for the return of 60kmph and it travels with stoppages at
journey with the wind? the rate of 52kmph. How many minutes
A) 98.18min. does the bike stop?
B) 220min. A) 11 mins.
C) 114min. B) 10 mins.
D) 80min. C) 5 mins.
E) 194min. D) 8 mins.
E) 15 mins.
View Answer
View Answer
Option A
Solution: Option D
400 – 40 = 360 kmph Solution:
Let distance be x km Due to stoppages, the bike can cover 8 km
Take time in hours less per hour 60 -52 = 8
=> 120/60 = x/360 Time taken to cover 8 km =(8/60) x 60 = 8
=> x = 720 km minutes
Speed of aeroplane with the wind = 440
kmph
Therefore , 10. A cat is 50 of its own leaps behind a rat.
Time taken by aeroplane with the wind = The cat takes 5 leaps per minute to the rat’s

4 leaps. If the cat and the rat cover 8m and B) 1800km,300kmph

5m per leap resp., what distance will the cat C) 2400km,400kmph
have to run before it catches the rat? D) 1800km,200kmph
A) 800m E) 2000km,100kmph
B) 1100m
C) 900m View Answer
D) 600m
E) 500m Option B
Solution:
Due to 200km it saves 5hrs.
View Answer For 3hrs it has to run 200*2*3 =1200km
66(2/3)% = 2/3
Option A . after………..normal
Solution: speed 2 : 3
Speed of cat = 40m/min. time 3 : 2
Speed of rat =20m/min. . 3-2 =1.
Relative speed = 40 – 20 = 20m/min. 1 =2 ( train stops for 1 hr out 3hrs. so 3-1
Diff. in dist. = 50 * 8 = 400m =2)
Time in catching the rat = 400/20 = 20min. 2 =4
Dist. traveled in 20min. = 20 * 40 = 800m 1200/4 = 300kmph
so 2hr*300 = 600km
Now total distance = 1200 +600 = 1800km
1. Two trains are running with speed 40kmph 3. A man travels a distance in three equal
and 60kmph in the same direction. A man parts. He covers first part at
in the slower train passes by the faster train 20kmph,second part at 40kmph and third
in 36seconds. Find the length of faster part at 120kmph. Find the distance if he
train? covers total distance in 20hrs.
A) 100mtr A) 1400km
B) 150mtr B) 1200km
C) 200mtr C) 1440km
D) 250mtr D) 1600km
E) 300mtr E) 1500km

Option C Option C
Solution: Solution:
In the same direction speed … 60 -40 Distance = average speed * time
=2okmph Average speed will be….72kmph
20* 5/18 * 36 =200mtr 72*20 =1440km
2. After travelling two hours a train met with 4. A person who can walk down a hill at the
an accident due to this it stops for an hour. rate of 6kmph and climb up the hill at rate
After this the train moves at 66(2/3)% of 4kmph. He ascends and comes down to
speed of its original speed and reaches to his starting point in 5hrs. how far did he
destination 3hour late. If the accident ascends ?
would occur at 200km ahead in the same A) 12km
line then the train reaches only 2.5hours B) 14km
late. Then find the distance of journey and C) 20km
the original speed of the train? D) 24km
A) 2400km,600kmph E) 16km

View Answer 7. Two men start together to walk a certain

distance, one at 5kmph and another at
Option A 4kmph. The former arrives an hour before
Solution: the latter. Find the distance?
First find average speed = 2*6*4/(6+4) A) 10km
Time = 5hrs B) 15km
distance = 48/10 * 5 =24 C) 20km
one side distance = 24/2 =12km D) 25km
E) 30km
5. A student walks from his house at a speed
of 2(1/2)km per hour and reaches his View Answer
school 6minutes late. The next day he
increases his speed by 1kmph and reaches Option C
6minutes before school time. How far is the Solution:
school from his home? . speed 5………….4
A) 5/4km . time 4…………..5
B) 9/4km . 5 -4 =1
C) 7/4km 1=1
D) 11/4km 5=5hrs
E) 10/4km distance = 4*5 = 20km
View Answer 8. A man covers a distance in downstream at

18kmph. If the speed of stream is 2kmph
Option C then find his speed in upstream?
Solution: A) 12kmph
S1*S2/difference of speed *(( late + B) 14kmph
early)/60) C) 16kmph
= (5/2 * 7/2)/1 * 12/60= 7/4km D) 18kmph
E) 20kmph
6. In covering a distance of 60km Abhi takes
2hrs more than Sam. If Abhi triples his View Answer
speed then he would take 2hrs less than
Sam. Abhi speed in kmph is ? Option B
A) 10kmph Solution:
B) 12kmph . 18 – 2 – 2= 14kmph
C) 15kmph
D) 20kmph 9. The distance between a thief and
E) 14kmph apolicemen is 300m. the speed of thief is
12m/s and the speed of police is 15m/s.
View Answer find the distance covered by police to catch
the thief?
Option A A) 1000m
Solution: B) 1200m
. Abhi triples his speed C) 1500m
. triple…………….normal D) 2000m
speed 3……………………1 E) 1300m
time 1…………………..3
. 3 -1 =2 View Answer
2=4hrs
3=6hrs Option C
so Abhi cover60km in 6hrs Solution:
60/6 =10kmph

. 300/(15-12) =100sec Option B

15*100 = 1500m Solution:
Speed:
10. Two trains of same length passes each 42 : 48
other in 36sec. if the speed of trains are 7:8
40kmph and 20kmph respectively, then Time 8 : 7
find the length of train? . (+1)
A) 200 m 1=30
B) 400 m 8=240minutes = 4hrs
C) 600 m Distance = speed * time
D) 300 m = 42*4
E) 500 m = 168km
View Answer 3. Two persons goes from A to B at 12kmph
and 8kmph. The faster one reach B first and
Option D come back. He meets slower one at a point
Solution: R. find the distance between A & R if the
2x/(40+20) * 18/5 = 36 distance between A to B is 20km?
2x= 600 A) 12km
x = 300m B) 24km
C) 16km
D) 18km
1. A man covers a distance in 10hrs and in
three equal parts. The speed is 10kmph, View Answer
20kmph and 60kmph respectively. Find the Option C
distance? Solution:
A) 240km it is clear that both person covers double
B) 300km distance .
C) 150km So 2*20/(12+8) =2hrs
D) 180km Slower one covers 8*2 = 16km
In that time in which father one covers
View Answer 12*2 =24km
Option D So 16km is ans
Solution: 4. Two trains are running on a parallel track
Distance = speed * time in same direction. Train A comes from
Here we need average speed. So average
behind and overtake train B in 60seconds.
speed will come 18kmph
One person in train A observes that he
Distance = 18*10 = 180km
covers train B in 40seconds. If the speed of
2. Two persons covers same distance at trains in the ratio of 3:1, then find the ratio
42kmph and 48kmph respectively. They of length of train A & B?
find that the slower one takes 30minutes A) 1:3
more to cover the distance. Find the B) 3:2
distance cover by them? C) 2:3
A) 150km D) 1:2
B) 168km
C) 200km View Answer
D) 224km Option D
Solution:
View Answer In this question speed doesn’t matter

because we know …..length = speed*time. 2=40minutes

Speed remains same in both cases so it will 1=20min
cancel out. (Normal time) 3= 60min
Now length of A+B =60unints So he covers 40km in 60min with normal
Length of B = 40 units speed = 40kmph
Length of A = 60-40 =20units
A:B 7. A thief steal a car at 1pm and run at a speed
20 : 40 of 80kmph. The theft discovered at 2pm
1:2 and police run behind him at a speed of
100kmph. Find at what time police will
5. If a person cover a distance in 5/7th of his catch the theif?
normal speed, then he will reach his A) 6pm
destination 20minutes late. Find the usual B) 7pm
time taken by him on his normal speed? C) 8pm
A) 100min D) 5pm
B) 50min
C) 140min View Answer
D) 70min
Option A
The thief cover 80km in 1hr.
Option B Time – 80/(100-80) = 4hrs.
Solution: So – 2pm+4 = 6pm
Shortcut : multiply numerator by
time/difference 8. A boat travels upstream from Q to P and
Difference = 7-5 =2 downstream from P to Q in 3hrs. if the
Time = 20 distance between P to Q is 4km and the
5*20/2 = 50min speed of the stream is 1kmph, then what is
the speed of the boat in still water?
6. A man cover a distance in t hrs, if he met A) 4.5kmph
with an accident after 20km and he then B) 5.2kmph
run at his 3/5th of his normal speed, so he C) 2.5kmph
reach his destination 40minutes late. If he D) 3kmph
met with an accident at 30km then he reach
only 30min late. Find his original speed? View Answer
A) 60kmph
B) 50kmph Option D
C) 40kmph Solution:
D) 24kmph Go with options
4/(3+1) + 4/(3-1) = 3hr
View Answer Only option D satisfy
Option C 9. A boat covers 12km upstream and 18km

Solution: downstream in 3hrs. while it covers 36km
After moving 10km more, man saves up stream and 24km downstream in 6(1/2)
10minutes. For saving of 40minutes he has hrs. find velocity of the stream?
to cover 40km. A) 1.5kmph
Now speed: after accident before B) 1kmph
accident C) 2kmph
. 3 5 D) 2.5kmph
Time 5 3
. (+2) View Answer

Option C 2. A train start from point A and move

Solution: towards B. it met with an accident after
12/y + 18/x =3…………..(1) 45km and covered remaining distance at
36/y + 24/x = 13/2……………(2) 2/3rd of its speed and it late by 40 minutes.
By solving above equation we will get If the accident happened 15km after then
X=12kmph, y = 8kmph train would be 30 minutes late. Find the
Speed of stream = (12-8)/2 = 2kmph distance?
A) 90
10. Two person A & B with speed of 30kmph B) 100
and 40kmph comes towards each other. C) 105
When they meet it is find that faster one D) 110
cover 30km more than slower one, find the E) 120
distance cover by train?
A) 210km
B) 240km View Answer
C) 280km
D) 300km Option C
Solution:
View Answer It saves 10min in 15 km
So far 40min it cover 15*4 = 60km
Option A So 60 + 45= 105
Solution:
Faster train cover 10km more in every 3. A man covers a distance in three equal
hour. So for 30km the train has to run for parts. He covers first part at 5kmph, 2nd
3hrs. part at10kmph and 3rd part at 30kmph.
Distance = (30+40) *3 Find his average speed?
= 210km A) 10kmph
B) 9kmph
C) 8kmph
D) 15kmph
1. There are two trains. The speed of trains E) 12kmph
are x and 2x respectively. Train A started at
8am and train B started at 9 AM and move
towards each other. The distance between View Answer
them is 600km. they met each other at 12
Noon. Find the value of x? Option A
A) 120kmph Solution:
B) 60kmph Let X LCM of 5,10,30 =30
C) 180kmph Time taken in three parts
D) 90kmph 30/5= 6hr(1)
E) 45kmph 30/10=3hr(2)
30/30= 1hr(3)
Average speed = total distance/ total time
View Answer = 30+30+30/6+3+1 = 10kmph
Option B 4. There are two trains move towards each

Solution: other @50kmph and 60kmph respectively.
(600 – x)/(x+2x) =3 When they meet it is noted that faster train
10x=600 covers 50km more than the other. Find the
X=60 total distance travelled by them?
A) 555km
B) 500km

C) 575km discovered at 2:30pm and police run behind

D) 550km him at the speed of 100kmph. Find at what
E) 525km time thief will be caught?
A) 6:30PM
B) 5:30PM
View Answer C) 6PM
D) 7PM
Option D E) 7:30PM
Solution:
Faster train cover 10km more in every hour
so far 50km it has to run in 5hr. View Answer
Distance = (50+60) * 5 =550km
Option A
5. Two person A & B walk from P to Q, Solution:
which are at a distance of 15km at 6kmph Thief cover distance in 1hr=80km
and 9kmph respectively. B reaches Q and Time taken by police to caught him =
returns immediately and meets A at R. find 80/100-80 = 4hrs
the distance from P to R? 2:30 + 4= 6:30pm
A) 8km
B) 12km
C) 9km 8. A train after travelling 50km met with an
D) 10km accident and then proceeds at 3/4th of its
E) 15km former speed and arrived at destination
35min late. Had the accident occurred
24km further, it would have reached the
View Answer destination only 15min late. Find the
normal speed of the train?
Option B A) 36kmph
Solution: B) 40kmph
Total distance travelled by both = 30km C) 38kmph
Ratio of speed = 2:3 D) 24kmph
PR = 2/2+3 *30 = 12km E) 12kmph
6. A man walking at a speed of 5kmph
reaches his target 5minutes late. If he walks
View Answer
at a speed of 6kmph, he reaches on time.
Find the distance of his target from his Option D
house? Solution:
A) 2.3km 20min = 24km
B) 2.4km 35min = 42km
C) 2.5km Now ratio of speed – normal
D) 2.6km ……………after accident
E) 2.7km 4…………………….3
Ratio of time – 3……………………4
. (+1) = 35
View Answer So 3 = 105 min
Option C 42/105*60 =24kmph
Solution: 9. A train passed two persons who are
(5*6/1 )* (5/60) =2.5km walking in the opposite direction in which
7. A thief steal a car at 1:30PM and drive at the train is moving at the rate of 6 meter
the speed of 80kmph. The theft is per second (mps) and 10mps in 8 seconds

and 6 seconds. Find the length of train? Option C

A) 96m Solution:
B) 80m The bus which is faster covers 10km more
C) 72m in an hour. So for 40km it has to take 4hrs.
D) 54m Now the time both the train travelled in
E) 60m 4hrs…..
Distance = speed * time
(50+60)=110
View Answer 110*4= 440
Option A 2. A bus covers a total distance in 12hours. It
Solution: covers first half at 10km/hr and 2nd half at
Let speed of train =X 14km/hr. find the distance covered by bus?
Length = ( X+6) *8 = ( X+10) *6 A) 140km
2x = 12 B) 120km
X= 6 C) 160km
Relative speed * time = length D) 145km
(6+6) *8 = 96m
10. A train covers a platform in 30 sec and a View Answer

pole in 10sec. if the length of train is 150m,
then find the length of platform? Option A
A) 400m Solution:
B) 450m This is concept of average speed.
C) 500m So
D) 300m Distance = average speed * time
E) 550m = 2*10*14/(10+14) *12 = 140km.
View Answer 3. A thief steal a car at 1:30pm and drive at a

speed of 60km/hr. Police came to know
Option D about theft at 2:30pm and start chasing him
Solution: with the speed of 70km/hr. after how much
Length of train : Length of platform kilometer police will catch the thief ?
(x+150)/30 = 150/10 A) 360km
x=300 B) 420km
C) 440km
D) 480km
1. Two buses starts from A and B towards
each other respectively. They meet at a View Answer
point X. the speed of buses are 50km/hr
and 60km/hr. when they met they found Option B
that faster train covers 40km more than the Solution:
slower. Find the distance between A and B. Police came to know about theft after 1hou.
A) 400km So distance between thief and police 60km,
B) 420km now police start chasing him with a relative
C) 440km speed of 10km/h (70-60)
D) 480km Time taken by police = 60/10 = 6hrs
Distance run by police = 70*6= 420km
View Answer

4. A train passes a pole in 30seconds and a Option C

platform in 1minute10seconds. If the length Solution:
of platform is 160km. then find the length s1 * s2/(s2 – s1) * (t1+t2)/60
of train ? = 4*6/2 * 25/60
A) 100m = 5km
B) 80m
C) 160m 7. A man can reach a certain place in 30hours.
D) 120m If he reduces his speed by 1/15th, he covers
10km less in that time. Find his speed ?
A) 4km/h
View Answer B) 5km/h
C) 6km/h
Option D D) 7km/h
Solution:
Ratio of length of train : length of platform
30 : 40 View Answer
40=160
30= 120km Option B
Solution:
5. If a bus run without stoppages then the Speed = A : B
speed of bus is 54km/h and with stoppage . 15 : 14
the speed reduces to 36km/hr. find the Time = 14 15 (15-1)
stoppage time in an hour of bus? but we have to keep time same in B also, so
A) 20minutes distance covered in both cases =
B) 15miniutes A = 15*14 = 210
C) 10minutes B = 14*14 =196
D) 25minutes 210-196 =14
14 =10( 10 km less in question)
210 = 150km
View Answer Speed = 150/30 =5km/h
Option A 8. Ravi and Ajay start simultaneously from
Solution: the same place. A far B 50km apart. Ravi’s
Sol: stoppage time = original speed – speed is 5km/h less than that of Ajay. Ajay
stoppage speed *60 after reaching B, returns and meet Ravi at a
Original speed place 10km apart from B. find Ravi’s
=(54-36)/54 * 60 speed?
= 20 minutes A) 10km/h
B) 15km/h
6. A person has to reach a place in a certain C) 12km/h
time and he find that he will be 15minutes D) 20km/h.
late, if he walks at 4km/h and 10 minutes
earlier if he walks at 6km/h. find the
distance he has to cover? View Answer
A) 3km
B) 4km Option A
C) 5km Solution:
D) 6km In the whole journey Ajay covers 20km
more than Ravi .
Then time taken by Ajay = 20/5= 4hrs
View Answer (Because in every hour Ajay covers 5km
more than Ravi for 20 km.)

So A) 60 kmph
Speed of Ajay = 60/4 =15 B) 80 kmph
Ravi’s speed = 15-5= 10km/hr C) 120 kmph
D) 100 kmph
9. Walking at 4/5th of his usual speed, a man E) None of these
is 10 minutes late. The usual time taken by
him to cover that distance is ?
A) 36minutes View Answer
B) 50minutes
C) 45minutes Option B
D) 40minutes Solution:
|—–x——|——-x——–|——-x——-|——
-x——-|
View Answer 60 80 120 80
Let x= 240 km (LCM of speed)
Option D Time= 240/60 +240/80 +240/120
Solution: +240/80=4+3+2+3=12 hours
In this case → numerator * Avd speed=total distance/ total
time/(Numerator – denominator) time=240*4/12= 80 kmph
= 4*10/1 = 40minutes
10. A man cover a certain distance in t hours. If 2. A thief steals a car at 8 PM and starts
he met with an accident at 50km and he driving at a speed of 80 kmph. The theft
cover remaining distance at 2/3 of his came into light at 9 PM and police started
speed. He covered distance in 30 minutes to chase him at 9 PM at a speed of 100
late. If he met with this accident at 60km he kmph. At what time will he be caught?
would late by 24 minutes , then find the A) 2 AM
distance? B) 3 AM
A) 100km C) 12 PM
B) 120km D) 1 AM
C) 110km E) None of these
D) 150km
View Answer
View Answer
Option D
Option A Solution:
Solution: Thief has moved 80 Km in 1 hour, So
He saves 6minutes by covering 10km more distance=80 km
distance with his normal speed. For Time= Distance/ relative speed=80/(100-
30minutes he cover 50km and 50km are 80)= 4 hour
initial 9 PM+4= 1AM
So distance = 50+50 = 100km.
3. A train starts from P at 8 PM and reaches Q
at 11 PM. Another train starts from Q at 6
PM and reaches P at 11 PM. Find at what
1. A man covers a distance in four equal parts. time they will meet each other?
He covers first part with speed of 60 kmph, A) 9:7.5 PM
second part with 80 kmph and third part B) 8:7.5 PM
and fourth part with 120 kmph and 80 C) 10:7.5 PM
kmph respectively. Find the average speed D) 9:7.5 PM
of his journey.

E) None of these Option B

Solution:
7 hour 30 mins – 3 hours 10 mins =4 hours
View Answer 20 mins(When riding both ways)
=> 2 hour 10 mins riding in one way
Option A ride+walk= 7 hour 30 min —(i)
Solution: ride= 2 hour 10 min –(ii)
Time (A:B)=3:5 => Speed(A:B)=5:3 Diff (i)-(ii)=walk one way=5 hour 20 min
Let distance=150 km walk 2 way= 10 hour 40 mins=640 mins
Speed A= 50 kmph ; Speed B=30 kmph
B starts 6 PM, in 2 hours i.e (till 8 PM
when A starts) it will move2*30=60 km 6. In covering a distance the speed of A and B
remaining = 150-60=90 km are in the ratio 4:5. A takes 40 mins more
Time= distance/relative speed=90/80= 1 than B to reach the destination. The time
hour 7 mins 30 sec taken by A to reach the destination is?
hence time=8 PM + 1 hour 7 mins 30 sec= A) 2(1/3) hours
9:7.5 PM B) 4(1/3) hours
C) 3(1/3) hours
4. If a person goes to school fro his home at a D) 5(1/3) hours
speed of 4 kmph, he reaches 10 minute late. E) None of these
If he goes at a speed of 6 kmph he reaches
10 mins early. Find the distance between
school and home View Answer
A) 5 km
B) 8 km Option C
C) 6 km Solution:
D) 4 km Speed (A:B)=4:5
E) None of these Time (A:B)=5:4
Time diff=5-4=1
1=40 min
View Answer 5=200 mins= 3(1/3) hours
Option D 7. Two person cover some distance at a speed
Solution: of 35 kmph and 40 kmph respectively. Find
Direct Formula Distance= [Speed 1*Speed the distance if one person takes 15 minute
2/(S1-S2)]* [(Late + Early)//60] more than the other.
=4*6/(6-4)*[(10+10)/60]=4 km A) 60 km
B) 50 km
5. A man takes 7 hours 30 mins in walking to C) 80 km
a certain distance and riding back. He D) 70 km
would have gained 3 hours 10 mins by E) None of these
riding both ways. How long he would take
to walk both ways?
A) 600 mins View Answer
B) 640 mins
C) 680 mins Option D
D) 580 mins Solution:
E) None of these Speed (A:B)=35:40=7:8
Time(A:B)=8:7 ->Diff=1
1=15
View Answer 8=120 min=2 hour
Distance=35*2= 70 km

8. Two busses start at same time from two D) 70 m

stations and move towards each other at the E) None of these
rate of 30 kmph and 35 kmph respectively.
When they meet one bus has traveled 60
km more than the other. Find the distance View Answer
between the two bus stations.
A) 780 km Option A
B) 720 km Solution:
C) 680 km x/(y-2)*18/5=10 ——(i)
D) 750 km x/(y-4)*18/5=9 –(ii)
E) None of these solve and get x=50 m
The distance between two towns A and B is 545

View Answer
km. A train starts from town A at 8 A.M. and
Option A travels towards town B at 80 km/hr. Another
Solution: train starts from town B at 9 : 30 A.M. and
The bus with higher speed moves 35-30=5 travels towards town A at 90 km/hr. At what
km more than the other in 1 hour time will they meet each other?
means it will move 60 more in 60/5=12 A) 11:30 AM
hours B) 12:30 PM
Hence distance=30*12+35*12=780 km C) 12:00 Noon
D) 1:00 PM
9. A train crosses a pole in 20 seconds and a E) 11:00 AM
platform in 45 seconds. If the length of
platform is 500 meters find the sum of View Answer
length of train and platform Option C
A) 800 m Solution:
B) 900 m With 80 km/hr, distance travelled in 1 n half
C) 1000 m hours (9:30AM – 8AM) is 3/2 * 80 = 120 Km
D) 950 m Now second train also starts, and at this time
E) None of these distance between both trains is (545-120) = 425
km
Relative speed = 80+90 = 170 km/hr (when
View Answer travelling in opposite direction, add speed)
So time when they meet = 425/170 = 2.5 hrs
Option B
Solution: So after 9:30 AM they meet after 2.5 hrs, so 12
Train : Platform= 20 : 25 AM
25=500 A bus can travel 560 km in 8 hours. The ratio
20=400 of speed to train to that of car is 13 : 8. If the
total length=900 m speed of bus is 7/8 of the speed of car, find in
10. A train overtakes two persons who are how much time train can cover 520 km distance.
walking in the same direction in which the A) 3 hours
train is moving, at the rate of 2 kmph and 4 B) 4 hours
kmph respectively and passes them C) 6 hours
completely in 9 seconds and 10 seconds D) 5 hours
respectively. Find the length of the train. E) 2 hours
A) 50 m
B) 40 m View Answer
C) 60 m

Option B Towns A and B are 225 km apart. Two cars P

Solution: and Q travel from towards each other from
Speed of bus = 560/8 = 70 km/hr towns A and B respectively and meet after 3
So speed of car = 8/7 * 70 = 80 km/hr hours. If the speed of P be 1/2 of its original
So speed of train = 130 km/hr speed and Q be 2/3 of its original speed, they
So time taken by train to cover 520 km = would have met after 5 hours. Find the speed of
520/130 = 4 hours the faster car.
A) 50 km/hr
A person has to travel from point A to point B) 40 km/hr
B in car in a scheduled time at uniform speed. C) 45 km/hr
Due to some problem in car engine, the speed of D) 30 km/hr
car has to be decreased by 1/5th of the original E) 60 km/hr
speed after covering 30 km. With this speed he
reaches point B 45 minutes late than the View Answer
scheduled time. Had the engine be Option C
malfunctioned after 48 km, he would have Solution:
reached late by only 36 minutes. Find the Let speeds be x km/hr and y km/hr
distance between points A and B. So 225/(x+y) = 3
A) 120 km And 225/(x/2 + 2y/3) = 5
B) 80 km Solve, x = 30, y = 45
C) 100 km
D) 150 km From point A, Priya and Bhavna start cycling
E) 70 km towards point B which is 60 km away from A.
The speed of Priya is 10 km/hr more than the
View Answer speed of Bhavna. After reaching point B, Priya
Option A returns towards point A and meets Bhavna 12
Solution: km away from point B. Find the speed of
Let total distance be d km, speed = u, and time = Bhavna.
t hours A) 40 km/hr
So case 1: B) 15 km/hr
30 km with speed u, (d-30) with speed 1 – 1/5 = C) 30 km/hr
4/5 of u D) 20 km/hr
If he would have travelled (d-30) by speed u, E) 45 km/hr
then time = (d-30)/u
But now time is = (d-30)/(4u/5) = 5(d-30)/4u View Answer
And difference in timings is 45 minutes = 3/4 Option D
hour Solution:
So 5(d-30)/4u – (d-30)/u = 3/4 Speed of Bhavna = x km/hr, of priya = (x+10)
Solve (d-30)/u = 3 km/hr
case 2: Distance covered by Priya = 60+12 = 72 km
48 km with speed u, (d-48) with speed 1 – 1/5 = And by Bhavna = 60-12 = 48 km
4/5 of u So
If he would have travelled (d-48) by speed u, 72/(x+10) = 48/x
then time = (d-48)/u Solve, x = 20
But now time is = (d-48)/(4u/5) = 5(d-48)/4u
And difference in timings is 36 minutes = 3/5 A train crosses 2 men running in the same
hour direction at speeds 5 km/hr and 8 km/hr in 12
So 5(d-48)/4u – (d-48)/u = 3/5 seconds and 15 seconds respectively. Find the
Solve (d-48)/4u = 3/5 speed of the train.
Divide both equations, d = 120 km A) 30 km/hr
B) 24 km/hr

C) 25 km/hr Option B
D) 35 km/hr Solution:
E) 20 km/hr When A runs 500 m, B runs 470 m
So when A runs 200 m, B runs 470/500 * 200 =
View Answer 188 m
Option E When B runs 400 m, C runs 280 m
Solution: So when B runs 188 m, C runs, 280/400 * 188 =
Let the speed of the train is s km/hr and its 131.6 m
length is a m. So A will beat C by (200-131.6) = 68.4 m
So
a/[(s-5)*(5/18)] = 12; [In same direction relative 2 towns A and B are 300 km apart. 2 trains
speed is obtained by subtracting. Also changing start travelling from town A towards town B
km/hr to m/s] such that the second train leaves 8 hours late
Solve 3a = 10s – 50 . . . . . . . . (i) than the first one. They both arrive at town B
And also simultaneously. If the speed of the faster train is
a/[(s-8)*(5/18)] = 15; 10 km/hr more than the speed of the slower
6a = 25s-200 . . . . . . . . . .. . . (ii) train, find the time taken by the slower train to
Solve (i) and (ii) complete the journey.
s = 20 km/hr A) 25 hours
B) 22 hours
A train which is travelling at 80 km/hr meets C) 14 hours
another train travelling in same direction and D) 18 hours
then leaves it 150 m behind in next 20 seconds. E) Cannot be determined
Find the speed of the second train.
A) 72 km/hr View Answer
B) 53 km/hr Option E
C) 64 km/hr Solution:
D) 59 km/hr Let speed of the slower train is x km/hr, then
E) 65 km/hr speed of faster is (x+10) kmph.
Let faster train takes t hours to cover the
View Answer distance 300 km, then slower one takes (t+8)
Option B hours.
Solution: Distance is same. So
Let speed of the 2nd train is s m/sec. x/(x+10) = t/(t+8)
80 km/hr = (80*5)/18 = 200/9 m/sec. Solve, 4x = 5t
Trains are travelling in same direction. So
(200/9) – s = 150/20 A man leaves from point A at 4 AM and
Solve, s = 265/18 m/sec = 265/18 * 18/5 = 53 reaches point B at 6 AM. Another man leaves
km/hr from point B at 5 AM and reaches point A at 8
AM. Find the time when they meet.
In a 500 m race C can beat B by 30 m, and in A) 6:20 AM
a 400 m race B can beat C by 20 m. Then in 200 B) 6:15 AM
m race A will beat C by how much distance (in C) 5:45 AM
m)? D) 5:36 AM
A) 58.2 m E) 5:30 AM
B) 68.4 m
C) 63.5 m View Answer
D) 72.8 m Option D
E) 55.2 m Solution:
Use formula:
View Answer 4 AM + (6-4)*(8-4)/[(6-4)+(8-5)]

gives 4 AM + 8/5
8/5 hours = 1 3/5 hours = 1 3/5*60 = 1 hour 36
minutes
So 4 AM + 1 hour 36 minutes = 5:36 AM

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1. Ram goes downstream with a boat to some C) 30km/hr.

destination and returns upstream to his D) 25km/hr.
original places in 6 hours. If the speed of E) 11km/hr.
the boat in still water and the stream are
12km/hr and 5 km/hr respectively, then
find the distance of the destination form the View Answer
starting position.
A) 25km Option A
B) 26.67km Solution:
C) 33km Speed of the person = 20 – 5 = 15km/hr
D) 29.75km Speed of the person against the current =
E) 20km 15 – 5 = 10km/hr.
4. A boat goes 6 km an hour in still water, it

View Answer
takes thrice as much time in going the same
Option D distance against the current comparison to
Solution: the direction of the current. Find the speed
T = 2xD/(x^2 – y^2) of the current.
=> D = 119*6/2*12 = 29.75km A) 5km/hr
B) 3km/hr
C) 8km/hr
2. A boat travels downstream for 14km and D) 9km/hr
upstream for 9km. If the boat took total E) 12km/hr
of 5 hours for its journey. What is the
speed of the river flow if the speed of the
boat in still water is 5km/hr? View Answer
A) 8km/hr.
B) 2km/hr. Option B
C) 6km/hr. Solution:
D) 5km/hr. Let the speed of the stream be x km/hr
E) 3km/hr. speed of the still water = 6 km/hr
Downstream speed = (6+x) km/hr
Upstream speed = (6-x)km/hr
View Answer Now,
3[D/(6+x)] = D/(6-x)
Option B => x = 3 km/hr
Solution:
Let the speed of the stream be x km/hr. 5. There are two places A and B which are
Upward speed = (5 – x)km/hr. separated by a distance of 100k. Two boats
Downward speed = (5 + x)km/hr. starts form both the places at the same time
14/(5+x) + 9/(5-x) = 5 towards each other. If one boat is going
=> x = 2km/hr. downstream then the other one is going
upstream, if the speed of A and B is
12km/hr. and 13km/hr. respectively. Find
3. When a person is moving in the direction at how much time will they meet each
perpendicular to the direction of the current other.
is 20km/hr , speed of the current is 5km/hr. A) 10hrs.
Then find the speed of the person against B) 4 hrs.
the current? C) 8hrs.
A) 10km/hr. D) 6hrs.
B) 15km/hr.

E) 7hrs. E) 5.5 hrs

Option B Option D
Solution: Solution:
Downstream = (12+x)km/hr Let x be speed of the boat and y be the
Upstream = (13-x)km/hr speed of the current.
Time = Distance / Relative speed Downstream speed = x + y
Relative speed = 12 + x + 13 – x = 25 Upstream speed = x – y
km/hr x –y = 30/6 = 5 km/hr.
Time = 100/25 = 4 hours Now,
x = 4y
x – y = 4y – y = 3y
6. A girl was travelling in a boat, suddenly => x = (20/3)km/hr and y = (5/3)km/hr
wind starts blowing and blows her hat and Therefore, x + y = (25/3) km/hr.
started floating back downstream. The boat Time during downstream = 90/25 =3.6 hrs.
continued to travel upstream for 12 more
minutes before she realized that her hat had
fallen off. She turned back downstream and 8. A man can row 6km/hr in still water. If the
she caught her hat as soon as she reached speed of the current is 2km/hr, it takes 4
the starting point. If her hat flew off exactly hours more in upstream than in the
2km from where she started. What is the downstream for the same distance. Find the
speed of the water? distance.
A) 12km/hr A) 44km
B) 8km/hr B) 40km
C) 5km/hr C) 32km
D) 9km/hr D) 50km
E) 10km/hr E) 45km

Option C Option C
Solution: Solution:
Distance = 2 km Let the distance be D.
Time = 2 * 12 (doubles ) = 24 mins. = 2/5 Downstream speed = 8 km/hr
hr. Upstream speed = 4km/hr
Speed = 2 / (2/5) = 5 km/hr. From the question,
Upstream = Downstream + 4
D/4 = D/8 + 4
7. A ship sails 30km of a river D/4 = (D + 32)/8
towards upstream in 6 hours. How long D = 32 km
will it take to cover the same distance
downstream. If the speed of the current is
(1/4)rd of the speed of the boat in still 9. The speed of the motor boat is that of the
water. current of water is 36:5 . The boat goes
A) 2 hrs along with the current in 5 hours 10
B) 4.5hrs minutes . How much time it will take to
C) 5 hrs come back .
D) 3.6hrs A) 45/2

B) 41/6 View Answer

C) 55/3
D) 38/7 Option B
E) 52/8 Solution:
Given u=40 , v=10
D= t[(u2-v2)/2u]
View Answer =2*[(402-102)/2*40]
=2*(1600-100)/80
Option B 2*1500/80==>37.5km
Solution:
S1/S2 = T1/T2
(36 + 5)/(36 – 5) = x/(31/6) 2. A man rows to a place 60 km distant and
=> x = 41/6 = 6 hours 50 minutes come back in 35 hours. He finds that he can
row 4 km with the stream in the same time
as 3 km against the stream. Find the speed
10. In a fixed time, a boy swims double the in still water and in stream:
distance along the current that he swims A) 1.5, 2
against the current. If the speed of the B) 0.5, 2.5
current is 3km/hr. , then what is the speed C) 3.5, 0.5
of the boy in still water ? D) 2, 2.5
A) 9 km/hr E) None
B) 13km/hr
C) 15km/hr
D) 22km/hr View Answer
E) 10km/hr
Option C
Solution:
View Answer If he moves 4 km downstream in x hours.
Downstream speed=4/x
Option A Upstream speed=3/x
Solution: Then 60/(4/x) + 60/(3/x)=35
Let the speed of boy in still water be x 60[(3x+4x)/12]=35
km/hr 60*7x/12=35
and the speed of current is given = 3 km/hr 5*7x=35==> x=1km.
Downstream speed = (x+3) km/hr Then Downstream speed=4km/hr ,
Upstream speed = (x-3) km/hr Upstream speed=3km/hr
Let time be t hours U=(4+3)/2=7/2=3.5km/hr
(x+3)*t = 2 {(x-3)*t} V=(4-3)/2=1/2=0.5km/hr
=> x = 9 km/hr
3. Speed of a boat in standing water is 12

kmph and the speed of the stream is 3
1. A man can row 40 kmph in still water and kmph. A man rows to a place at a distance
the river is running at 10 kmph. If the man of 6300 km and comes back to the starting
takes 2 hr to row to a place and back, how point. The total time taken by him is:
far is the place? A) 1120hrs
A) 38km B) 1000hrs
B) 37.5km C) 980hrs
C) 40.75km D) 850hrs
D) 41km E) None
E) None

View Answer E) None
Option A
Downstream speed = (12 + 3) = 15 km/hr
Upstream speed = (12 – 3) = 9 km/hr Option A
Total time taken =6300/15+6300/9 Solution:
=420+700==>1120hrs. Let the speed of Rahul in still water be x
mph
and the speed of the current be y mph
4. A boat takes 26 hours for travelling Then, Speed upstream = (x – y) mph
downstream from point A to point B and Speed downstream = (x + y) mph
coming back to point C midway between A Distance = 12 miles
and B. If the velocity of the stream is 4 Time taken to travel upstream – Time taken
km/hr and the speed of the boat in still to travel downstream = 6 hours
water is 10 km/hr, what is the distance 12/(x-y) – 12/(x+y)=6
between A and B? x2=y2+4y—1
A) 210km Now he doubles his speed. i.e., his new
B) 185km speed = 2x
C) 140km Now, Speed upstream = (2x – y) mph
D) 168km Speed downstream = (2x + y) mph
E) None In this case, Time taken to travel upstream
– Time taken to travel downstream = 1
hour
View Answer 12/(2x-y) – 12/(2x+y) = 1
4x2=y2+24y—2
Option D From 1 and 2 we get
Solution: 4y+y2=(24y +y2)/4
Downstream speed = 10+4 = 14 Y=8/3==> 2 2/3mph
Upstream speed = 10-4 = 6
Now total time is 26 hours
If distance between A and B is d, then 6. There is a road beside a river. Two friends
distance BC = d/2 started from a place A, moved to a temple
Now distance/speed = time, so situated at another place B and then
d/14 + (d/2)/6= 26 returned to A again. One of them moves on
13d/84=26 a cycle at a speed of 6 km/hr, While the
Solve, d = 168 km other sails on a boat at a speed of 8 km/hr.
If the river flows at the speed of 6 km/hr,
which of the two friends will return to
5. At his usual rowing rate, Rahul can travel place A first?
12 miles downstream in a certain river in 6 A) Cyclist
hours less than it takes him to travel the B) Sailor
same distance upstream. But if he could C) Both come at same time
double his usual rowing rate for his 24-mile D) Anyother
round trip, the downstream 12 miles would E) None
then take only one hour less than the
upstream 12 miles. What is the speed of the
current in miles per hour? View Answer
A) 2 2/3mph
B) 2mph Option A
C) 1 1/4mph Solution:
D) 3mph Average speed of the cyclist =6 km/hr
Downstream speed=8+6=14 km/hr View Answer

Upstream speed =8−6=2 km/hr
Therefore, average speed of the sailor Option A
=2*14*2/(14+2) Solution:
=3.5km/hr Lets upstream be xkm/hr
Average speed of the cyclist is more than Downstream be 3x km/hr
that of the sailor. Therefore, the cyclist will U: V=(3x+x)/2: (3x-x)/2
return first. 4x/2:2x/2
2:1
7. A boat running upstream takes 8 hours 48

minutes to cover a certain distance, while it 9. A boat running downstream covers a
takes 4 hours to cover the same distance distance of 40km in 4hrs and covering the
running downstream. What is the ratio same distance upstream in 8hrs. What is the
between the speed of the boat and speed of speed of a boat in still water.
the water current respectively? A) 6km/hr
A) 5:4 B) 7km/hr
B) 8:3 C) 7.5km/hr
C) 7:6 D) 8.5km/hr
D) 4:5 E) None
E) None
View Answer
View Answer
Option C
Option B Solution:
Solution: Downstream speed=40/4=10km/hr
Let the man’s rate upstream be x kmph and Upstream speed=40/8=5km/hr
that downstream be y kmph. So speed of boat in still
Then, distance covered upstream in 8 hrs water=(10+5)/2=15/2
48 min = Distance covered downstream in =7.5km/hr
4 hrs.
X*8 4/5 =4y
44/5x=4y 10. A boat can travel 3.5km upstream in
Y=11/5x. 14min. If the ratio of the speed of the boat
Required ratio (y+x)/2=(y-x)/2 in still water to the speed of the stream is
16x/10:6x/10 7:2. How much time will the boat take to
8:3 cover 36km downstream ?
A) 65min
B) 80min
8. A man takes thrice as long to row a C) 75min
distance against the stream as to row the D) 70min
same distance in favour of the stream. The E) None
ratio of the speed of the boat (in still water)
and the stream is:
A) 2:1 View Answer
B) 3:2
Option B
C) 1:2
Solution:
D) 2:3
Speed = 7x:2x
E) None
Downstream = 9x; upstream = 5x
Upstream speed = 3.5*60/14 = 15kmph

5x = 15 y/(12+x) = 12 —(1)
x=3 y/(12−x)= 18 —-(2)
Downstream = 9*3 = 27 From eqn (1) and (2)
Time taken for 36km = 36*60/27 = 80min x= 2.4 kmph
3. Anil can row 18 kmph in still water and he

1. Vimal can row a certain distance finds that it takes him twice as long to row
downstream in 14 hoursand return the same up as to row down the river. Find the rate
distance in 21 hours. If the speed of the of stream?
stream is 6 kmph, Find the speed of Vimal A) 5 kmph
in the still water? B) 6 kmph
A) 21 kmph C) 4 kmph
B) 15 kmph D) 3 kmph
C) 30 kmph E) None of these
D) 35 kmph
E) None of these
View Answer

Solution:
Option C Stream Speed = a kmph
Solution: Time Taken = x km
Speed of Vimal in still water = x Downstream speed = (18 + a) kmph
Downstream Speed = (x + 6) Upstream speed = (18 – a) kmph
Upstream Speed = (x – 6) Time taken to travel downstream = 2 *
Downstream Distance = Upstream Distance Time taken to travel upstream
14(x + 6) = 21(x – 6) (18 + a) / x = 2(18 + a) / x
2x + 12 = 3x – 18 18 + a = 36 – 2a
x = 30 kmph. 3a = 18
a = 6 kmph
OR USE FORMULA
2. Rahul can row a certain distance Speed of boat = [tu+td]/[tu-td] * Speed of
downstream in 12 hour and return the same stream
distance in 18 hour. If the speed of Rahul in So 18 = [2x + x]/[2x – x] * Speed of stream
still water is 12 kmph, find the speed of the
stream?
A) 2.1 kmph 4. Mr. Suresh can row to a place 48 km away
B) 1.5 kmph and come back in 14 hours. He finds that
C) 4.4 kmph he can row 4 km with the stream in the
D) 2.4 kmph same time as 3 km against the stream. The
E) None of these rate of the stream is?
A) 1 kmph
B) 3 kmph
View Answer C) 4 kmph
D) 6 kmph
Option D E) None of these
Solution:
Let the speed of the stream be x kmph
Down stream = (12+x) View Answer
Up stream = (12−x)
suppose the distance traveled be y

Option A Downstream Speed = 18 kmph

Solution: Upstream Speed = 6 kmph
Downstream speed = 4/x kmph Distance = x
upstream speed = 3/x kmph x/18 + x/6 = 1
48/(4/x) + 48/(3/x) = 14 18x + 6x = 108
Solving we get x = 1/2 kmph 24x = 108
So, Speed of downstream = 8 kmph, Speed x = 4.5 km
of upstream = 6 kmph OR USE FORMULA:
Stream Speed = 1/2(8 – 6) kmph = 1 kmph Distance = time [B2 – R2]/2*B
So distance = 1 * [122 – 62]/2*12
Distance = 108/24 = 4.5 km
5. Mr.Ramesh’s speed with the current is 20
kmph and the speed of the current is 5
kmph. Ramesh’s speed against the current 7. The different between downstream speed
is? and upstream speed is 2 kmph and the total
A) 15 kmph time taken during upstream and
B) 19 kmph downstream is 2 hours. What is the
C) 17 kmph upstream speed, if the downstream and
D) 10 kmph upstream distance are 2 km each?
E) None of these A) 5.2 kmph
B) 3.7 kmph
C) 2.8 kmph
View Answer D) 1.4 kmph
E) None of these
Option D
Solution:
Ramesh’s speed with the current = 20 View Answer
kmph
=> Ramesh’s speed + speed of the current Option D
= 20 kmph Solution:
Speed of the current = 5 kmph 2/x + 2/(x+2) = 2.
Speed of Ramesh = 20 – 5 = 15 kmph x2 – 2 = 0
Ramesh’s speed against the current = speed x = 1.414kmph
of Ramesh – speed of the current = 15 – 5
= 10 kmph
8. Rani can row 8 kmph in still water. If the
river is running at 4 kmph it takes 90
6. Ravi can row 12 kmph in still water when minutes to row to a place and back. How
the river is running at 6 kmph it takes him 1 far is the place?
hour to row to a place and to come back. A) 4.5 km
How far is the place? B) 8.2 km
A) 5.5 km C) 4.2 km
B) 4.5 km D) 3.5 km
C) 8.2 km E) None of these
D) 4.2 km
E) None of these
View Answer

Solution:
Option B Speed in still water = 8 kmph
Solution: Speed of the stream = 4 kmph

Upstream Speed = (8-4) = 4 kmph kmph

Downstream Speed = (8+4) = 12 kmph Upstream speed = 9-3 = 6 kmph
Total time = 90 minutes = 90/60 = 3/2 hrs Time taken to cover 12 km upstream 12/6 =
Let x is the distance 2 hours
x/12 + x/4 = 3/2
x = 4.5 km
9. Sumi can swim 6 kmph in still water. If the A boat can cover 21 km in the direction of
velocity of the stream be 2 kmph, the time current and 15 km against the current in 3 hours
taken by her to swim to a place 24 km each. Find the speed of current.
upstream and back, is? A) 4.5 km/hr
A) 6 hours B) 2.5 km/hr
B) 5 hours C) 3 km/hr
C) 4 hours D) 1 km/hr
D) 8 hours E) 6 km/hr
E) 9 hours
View Answer
Option D
Downstream speed = 21/3 = 7 km/hr
Option E
Upstream speed = 15/3 = 5 km/hr
Solution:
So speed of current = 1/2 * (7-5)
Upstream speed = speed of man – speed of
stream=6 – 2 = 4 A boat in a river with speed of stream as 6
Downstream speed = speed of man + speed km/hr can travel 7 km upstream and back in 4
of stream=6 + 2=8 hours. What is the speed of the boat in still
Time taken to go upstream = water?
distance/speed = 24/4 =6 hour A) 10 km/hr
Time taken to go downstream = B) 8 km/hr
distance/speed =24/8 = 3 hour C) 11 km/hr
Total time =6+3 = 9 hour D) 12 km/hr
E) 15 km/hr
10. Raghu can row 96 km downstream in 8
hours. If the speed of the current is 3 kmph, View Answer
then find in what time will be able to cover Option B
12 km upstream? Solution:
A) 6 hours Let speed of boat is x km/hr
B) 5 hours So
C) 4 hours 7/(x+6) + 7/(x-6) = 4
D) 8 hours Solve, x = 8 km/hr [ignore the negative root
E) 2 hours because speed cannot be negative]
A boat can cover 40 km upstream and 60 km

View Answer downstream together in 13 hours. Also it can
cover 50 km upstream and 72 km downstream
Option E together in 16 hours. What is the speed of the
Solution: boat in still water?
Downstream speed = 96/8 = 12 kmph A) 5.5 km/hr
Speed of current = 3 kmph B) 6.5 km/hr
Speed of kamal in still water = 12-3 = 9 C) 8.5 km/hr

D) 3.5 km/hr E) 6 km/r

E) None of these
View Answer
Option C Solution:
Solution: A to B is 80, so B to is 80/2 = 40 km
Upstream speed in both cases is 40 and 50. Ratio Let speed of current = x km/hr
is 40 : 50 = 4 : 5. So let times in both cases be 4x So 80/(7+x) + 40/(7-x) = 18
and 5x Solve, x = 3 km/hr
Downstream speed in both cases is 60 and 72 So downstream speed = 7 + 3 = 10 km/hr
resp. Ratio is 60 : 72 = 5 : 6. So let times in both
cases be 5y and 6y A boat can cover 20 km upstream and 32 km
So 4x + 5y = 13 downstream together in 3 hours. Also it can
and 5x + 6y = 16 cover 40 km upstream and 48 km downstream
Solve both, x = 2, y = 1 together in 5 and half hours. What is the speed
So upstream speed is = 40/4x = 5 km/hr of the current?
And downstream = 60/5y = 12 km/hr A) 13 km/hr
So speed of boat is 1/2 * (5+12) B) 8 km/hr
C) 7 km/hr
A boat can row to a place 56 km away and D) 11 km/hr
come back in 22 hours. The time to row 21 km E) 16 km/hr
with the stream is same as the time to row 12 km
against the stream. Find the speed of boat in still View Answer
water. Option D
A) 1.5 kmph Solution:
B) 3.5 kmph Upstream speed in both cases is 20 and 20 resp.
C) 5.5 kmph Ratio is 20 : 40 = 1 : 2. So let times in both cases
D) 7.5 kmph be x and 2x
E) None of these Downstream speed in both cases is 32 and 48
resp. Ratio is 32 : 48 = 2 : 3. So let times in both
View Answer cases be 2y and 3y
Option C So x + 2y = 3
Solution: and 2x + 3y = 5 1/2
Downstream speed = 21/x km/hr Solve both, x = 2, y = 0.5
Upstream speed = 12/x km/hr So upstream speed is = 20/x = 10 km/hr
56/(21/x) + 56/(12/x) = 22 And downstream = 32/2y = 32 km/hr
Solve, x = 3 km/hr So speed of boat is 1/2 * (32-10)
So, downstream speed = 7 km/hr, upstream
speed = 4 km/hr Speed of boat in still water is 14 km/hr while
Speed of boat = 1/2 * (7 + 4) km/hr the speed of current is 10 km/hr. If it takes a
total of 7 hours to row to a place and come back,
A boat travels downstream from point A to B then how far is the place?
and comes back to point C half distance between A) 30 km
A and B in 18 hours. If speed of boat is still B) 18 km
water is 7 km/hr and distance AB = 80 km, then C) 24 km
find the downstream speed. D) 32 km
A) 15 km/hr E) None of these
B) 18 km/hr
C) 12 km/hr View Answer
D) 10 km/hr Option C
Solution:
USE FORMULA: A boat can row 18 km downstream and back

Distance = total time * [B2 – R2]/2*B in 8 hours. If the speed of boat is increased to
So distance = 7 * [142 – 102]/2*14 twice its previous speed, it can row same
Distance = 24 km distance downstream and back in 3.2 hours. Find
the speed of boat in still water.
A man can row a certain distance A) 9 km/hr
downstream in 4 hours and return the same B) 5 km/hr
distance in 8 hours. If the speed of current is 16 C) 4 km/hr
km/hr, find the speed of man in still water. D) 8 km/hr
A) 47 km/hr E) 6 km/hr
B) 48 km/hr
C) 42 km/hr View Answer
D) 50 km/hr Option E
Let speed of boat = x km/hr and that of stream =
View Answer y km/hr
Option B So
Solution: 18/(x+y) + 18/(x-y) = 8
Use formula: when speed of boat becomes 2x km/hr:
B = [tu + td] / [tu – td] * R 18/(2x+y) + 18/(2x-y) = 3.2
B = [8+4] / [8-4] * 16 Solve, x= 6 km/hr
B = 48 km/hr
There are 3 point A, B and C in a straight line

such that point B is equidistant from points A 1. A boat can cover 25 km upstream and 42
and C. A boat can travel from point A to C km downstream together in 7 hours. Also it
downstream in 12 hours and from B to A can cover 30 km upstream and 63 km
upstream in 8 hours. Find the ratio of boat in downstream together in 9 hours. What is
still water to speed of stream. the speed of the boat in still water?
A) 9 : 2 A) 13 km/hr
B) 8 : 3 B) 8 km/hr
C) 7 : 1 C) 7 km/hr
D) 4 : 1 D) 11 km/hr
E) 7 : 3 E) 16 km/hr
View Answer
Solution:
Let speed in still water = x km/hr, of current = y Option A
km/hr Solution:
Downstream speed = (x+y) km/hr Upstream speed in both cases is 25 and 30
Upstream speed = (x – y) km/hr resp. Ratio is 25 : 30 = 5 : 6. So let times in
Let AC = 2p km. So AB = BC = p km. both cases be 5x and 6x
So Downstream speed in both cases is 42 and
2p/(x+y) = 12 63 resp. Ratio is 42 : 63 = 2 : 3. So let
And times in both cases be 2y and 3y
p/(x-y) = 8 So 5x + 2y = 7
Divide both equations, and solve and 6x + 3y = 9
x/y = 7/1 Solve both, x = 1, y = 1
So upstream speed is = 25/5x = 5 km/hr

And downstream = 42/2y = 21 km/hr E) 9.6 km/hr

So speed of boat is 1/2 * (5+21)
2. A man rows to a certain place and comes View Answer

back, but by mistake he covers 1/3rd more
distance while coming back. The total time Option E
for this journey is 10 hours. The ratio of Solution:
speed of boat to that of stream is 2 : 1. If When the distance is same, then average
the difference between upstream and speed throughout journey would be:
downstream speed is 12km/hr, then how Speed downstream * Speed upstream/speed
much time will the man take to reach to in still water.
starting point from his present position? So here average speed = (15+9)*(15-9)/15
A) 35 minutes = 9.6 km/hr
B) 45 minutes
C) 60 minutes 4. A boat takes 5 hours for travelling
D) 40 minutes downstream from point A to point B and
E) 55 minutes coming back to point C at 3/4th of total
distance between A and B from point B. If
the velocity of the stream is 3 kmph and the
View Answer speed of the boat in still water is 9 kmph,
what is the distance between A and B?
Option D A) 24 km
Solution: B) 32 km
Speed of boat and stream – 2x and x C) 27 km
respectively. So downstream speed = 2x+x D) 21 km
= 3x, and upstream speed = 2x-x = x E) 34 km
Let total distance between points is d km
So he covered d km downstream, and while
coming back i.e. upstream he covers d + View Answer
1/3 *d = 4d/3 km
Total time for this journey is 10 hrs. So Option A
d/3x + (4d/3)/x = 10 Solution:
Solve, d = 6x Let total distance from A to B= d km, So
Now also given, that (2x+x) – (2x-x) = 12 CB = 3d/4 km
Solve, x = 6 So
So d = 36 km d/(9+3) + (3d/4)/(9-3) = 5
So to come to original point, he will have Solve, d = 24 km
to cover 1/3 * 36 = 12 km 5. At its usual rowing rate, a boat can travel
And with speed 3x = 18 18 km downstream in 4 hours less than it
km/hr(downstream) takes to travel the same distance upstream.
So time is 12/18 * 60 = 40 minutes But if he the usual rowing rate for his 28-
3. A man can row at a speed of 15 km/hr in km round trip was 2/3rd, the downstream
still water to a certain upstream point and 14 km would then take 12 hours less than
back to the starting point in a river which the upstream 14 km. What is the speed of
flows at 9 km/hr. Find his average speed the current?
for total journey. A) 1.5 km/h
A) 10.4 km/hr B) 3 km/h
B) 8.4 km/hr C) 2 km/h
C) 9.1 km/hr D) 3.5 km/h
D) 5.2 km/hr E) 4 km/hr


Solution:
Option B Upstream speed = 4/20 * 60 = 12 km/hr
Solution: Downstream speed = 4/24 * 60 = 10 km/hr
Let speed of boat = x km/hr, and of current Speed of boatman = 1/2 (12+10) = 11
= y km/hr km/hr
So
18/(x-y) = 18/(x+y) + 4 8. A man can row a certain distance
Gives x2 = 9y + y2……..(1) downstream in 3 hours and return the same
Now when speed of boat is 2x/3 distance in 9 hours. If the speed of current
14/(2x/3 -y) = 14/(2x/3 +y) + 12 is 18 km/hr, find the speed of man in still
42/(2x-3y) = 42/(2x+3y) + 12 water.
Gives 4x2 = 21y + 9y2…………(2) A) 47 km/hr
From (1), put value of x2 in (2) and solve B) 48 km/hr
Solving, x = 6, y = 3 C) 42 km/hr
D) 50 km/hr
6. A boat can row to a place 120 km away and E) 36 km/hr
come back in 25 hours. The time to row 24
km with the stream is same as the time to
row 16 km against the stream. Find the View Answer
speed of current.
A) 1.5 km/h Option E
B) 3 km/h Solution:
C) 2 km/h Use formula:
D) 3.5 km/h B = [tu + td] / [tu – td] * R
E) 4 km/hr B = [9+3] / [9-3] * 18
B = 36 km/hr
View Answer 9. Four times the downstream speed is 8 more

than 15 times the upstream speed. If
Option C difference between downstream and
Solution: upstream speed is 24 km/hr, then what is
Downstream speed = 24/x km/hr the ratio of speed in still water to the speed
Upstream speed = 16/x km/hr of the current?
120/(24/x) + 120/(16/x) = 25 A) 9 : 2
Solve, x = 2 km/hr B) 5 : 3
So, downstream speed = 12 km/hr, C) 7 : 1
upstream speed = 8 km/hr D) 4 : 1
Speed of current = 1/2 * (12 – 8) km/hr E) 7 : 3
7. A boatman can row 4 Km against the

stream in 20 minutes and return in 24 View Answer
minutes. Find the speed of boatman in still
water. Option B
A) 10 km/hr Solution:
B) 8 km/hr Let speed in still water = x km/hr, of
C) 15 km/hr current = y km/hr
D) 12 km/hr So
E) 11 km/hr 4 (x+y) = 15(x-y) + 8
Solve, 11x – 19y + 8 = 0…….(1)
Also (x+y) – (x-y) = 24
View Answer So y = 12

Put in (1). x = 20 S+R = S-R+x

So x/y = 20/12 = 5/3 R =x/2
10. A boat can cover 14 km upstream and 21 A Boat going upstream takes 8 hours 24
km downstream together in 3 hours. Also it minutes to cover a certain distance, while it
can cover 21 km upstream and 42 km takes 5 hours to cover 5/7 of the same
downstream together in 5 hours. What is distance running downstream. Then what is
the speed of current? the ratio of the speed of boat to speed of
A) 13 km/hr water current?
B) 8 km/hr 1. 6:5
C) 7 km/hr 2. 11:5
D) 11 km/hr 3. 11:6
E) 16 km/hr 4. 11:1
5. 11:10
View Answer Answer – 4. 11:1
Option C Explanation :
(S-R)*42/5 = (S+R)*7
Solution:
Upstream speed in both cases is 14 and 21 S:R = 11:1
resp. Ratio is 14 : 21 = 2 : 3. So let times in A Boat takes total 16 hours for traveling
both cases be 2x and 3x downstream from point A to point B and
Downstream speed in both cases is 21 and coming back point C which is somewhere
42 resp. Ratio is 21 : 42 = 1 : 2. So let between A and B. If the speed of the Boat in
times in both cases be y and 2y Still water is 9 Km/hr and rate of stream is 6
So 2x + y = 3 Km/hr, then what is the distance between A
and 3x + 2y = 5 and C?
Solve both, x = 1, y = 1 1. 30 Km
So upstream speed is = 14/2x = 7 km/hr 2. 60 Km
And downstream = 21/y = 21 km/hr 3. 90 Km
So speed of current is 1/2 * (21-7) 4. 100 Km
The speed of a Boat in standing water is Answer & Explanation
10km/hr. It traveled Down Stream from point Answer – 5. Cannot be determined
A to B in certain time. After reaching B the Explanation :
Boat is powered by Engine then Boat started 16 = D/9+6 + x/9-6
to return from Point B to A. The time taken
A Boat takes 128 min less to travel to 48
for Forward journey and Backward journey
Km downstream than to travel the same
are same. Then what is the speed of the
distance upstream. If the speed of the stream
stream?
1. 2 Km/hr is 3 Km/hr. Then Speed of Boat in still water
2. 3 Km/hr is?
1. 6 Km/hr
3. 4 Km/hr
2. 9 Km/hr
4. 5 Km/hr
3. 12 Km/hr
4. 15 Km/hr
Answer & Explanation 5. None
Answer – 5. Cannot be determined
Explanation :
S+R = D/t ; S-R+x = D/t Answer – 3. 12 Km/hr
Explanation :

32/15 = 48(1/s-3 – 1/s+3) Still water is 9 Km/hr and rate of Stream is 3

s= 12 Km/hr, then what is the distance between A
and B if the ratio of distance between A to C
The speed of Boat in Still water is 40 and distance between B to C is 2:1?
Km/hr and speed of the stream is 20 Km/hr. 1. 54 Km
The distance between Point A and Point B is 2. 66 Km
480 Km. The boat started traveling 3. 72 Km
downstream from A to B, in the midway, it is 4. 84 Km
powered by an Engine due to which speed of 5. Cannot be determined
the Boat increased. Now Boat reached Point Answer & Explanation
B and started back to point A with help of the Answer – 3. 72 Km
same engine. It took 19 hours for the entire Explanation :
journey. Then with the help of the engine, the 10 = D/12 + D/18
speed of the boat increased by how many D = 72
Km/hr?
1. 10 Km/hr A Ship of Length 300m traveling from
2. 15 Km/hr point A to B downstream passes a Ghat along
3. 20 Km/hr the river in 18 sec, while in return it passes
4. 24 Km/hr the same Ghat in 24 sec. If the rate of current
5. Cannot be determined is 9 Km/hr. Then what is the length of the
Answer & Explanation Ghat?
Answer – 3. 20 Km/hr 1. 50 m
Explanation : 2. 60 m
19 = 240/60 + 240/60+x + 480/20+x 3. 80 m
x = 20 4. 100 m
A Boat covers upstream in 12 Hours 48 Answer & Explanation
minutes to travel distance from Point A to B, Answer – 2. 60 m
while it takes 6 hours to cover 3/4th of the Explanation :
same distance running downstream. The (S+9)*18 = (S-9)*24
speed of the current is 15 Km/hr. The boat S =63
covered both forward distance from A to B 300+x = 72*5/18*18
and backward distance from B to A. Then x =60
what is the distance between A and B?
1. 360 Km Speeds of Boat A and B in still water are in
2. 480 Km the ratio of 3:2 Rate of current is 10 Km/hr.
3. 540 Km Both Boats started from Point P to point Q
4. 640 Km downstream at the same time. After Boat B
5. Cannot be determined reaching Point Q, in return journey, it is
Answer & Explanation powered by engine due to which the speed of
Answer – 4. 640 Km the boat in still water is increased by 70%,
Explanation : while retuned Boat A returned to Point Q as
(S+R)*8 = (S-R)*64/5 usual. Both the boats returned back to point
S:R = 13:3 P at the same time. Then what is the speed of
R = 15 S = 65 Boat A?
D = (65+15) *8 = 640 1. 20 Km/hr
2. 30 Km/hr
A Boat takes total 10 hours for traveling 3. 40 Km/hr
downstream from point A to point B and 4. 50 Km/hr
coming back point C which is somewhere 5. Cannot be determined
between A and B. The speed of the Boat in Answer & Explanation
Answer – 2. 30 Km/hr Ashok can row upstream at 8kmph and

Explanation : downstream at 12kmph.What is the
S 1 /S 2 = 3/2 speed of the stream ?
R = 10 A.6km/hr
then B.3km/h
(1/3x+10)+ (1/3x-10) = (1/2x+10) + (1/3.4x-10) C.2 km/hr
x = 10 D.4km/hr
Speed of boat A =3*10 = 30 Answer
Answer -C
A Boat took 8 hours less to travel a Basic Formula:
distance downstream than to travel the same If the speed downstream is a kmph and the speed
distance upstream. If the speed of a boat in upstream is b kmph
still water is 9 Km/hr and speed of a stream is then
3 Km/hr. In total how much distance traveled Speed of the stream = ½ (a-b) kmph
by boat? Explanation:
1. 96 Km Speed downstream a = 12kmph
2. 144 Km Speed upstream b = 8 kmph
3. 164 Km Speed of the stream = ½ (a-b) = ½ (12-8)
4. 192 Km = 4/2 = 2 kmph
5. 216 Km speed of the stream = 2kmph
Answer – 4. 192 Km A man rows 750m in 775 seconds against
Explanation : the stream and returns in 7
8 =D(1/6 – 1/12) 1/2 minutes. What is rowing speed in still
D =96 water ?
Total = 96+96 =192 A.4.7km/hr
B. 4km/hr
C.3.5km/hr
If Nishu can swim downstream at 6kmph and D.6km/hr
upstream at 2kmph.What is his Answer
speed in still water ? Answer-A
A.5 km/hr Basic Formula:
B.4 km/hr i) Speed in still water = ½ (a+b) kmph where ‘a’
C.8km/hr is speed
D.7km/hr downstream and ‘b’ is speed upstream
Answer ii) a km / hr = a x 5/18 m /s
Answer- B iii) a m/sec = a x 18/5 km/hr
Basic Formula: Explanation:
If the speed downloadstream is a km/ hr and the Speed upstream ‘b’ = 750m / 775 sec = 30/31
speed upstream is b km/ hr m/sec
then Speed in still water is = ½ (a+b) km / hr Speed downstream ‘a’ = 750 m/ (15/2)minutes [
[memory tool last 2 L cross and make 1min=60 sec] a = 750m/450 sec =5/3 m/sec
+] Explanation: speed in still water = ½ (a+b)
Given : speed downstream a = 6 km ph = ½ (750/450 + 750/675 ) m /sec
Speed upstream b = 2kmph = ½ (750/450 + 750/675 ) x 18/5 km/hr
Speed in still water = ½ (a+b) kmph = ½ (5/3 + 30/31) x 18/5 km/hr
= ½ (6+2) = 4.7 km/hr
= 8/2 = 4kmph
speed in still water = 4kmph A man can row 9 (1/3) kmph in still water
and finds that it takes him
thrice as much time to row up than as to row
down the same distance in the Q and coming back to point P upstream. If
river. What is speed of the current ? the velocity of the stream is 2km
A. 5km/hr ph and the speed of the boat in still water is
B.3(1/2) km/hr 4kmph, what is the distance
C.4 (2/3) km/hr between P and Q?
D.8 (3/2)km/hr A.9 km
Answer B.7 km
Answer- C C.5 km
Basic Formula: D.6km
Speed of current = ½ (a-b) km/hr Answer
Explanation: Answer- D
Let man’s rate upstream be x km/hr. Then his Basic Formula:
rate downstream is 3 x km/hr Speed of stream = ½ (a-b) km/hr
Given: Speed of still water = ½ (a+b) km/hr
Speed in still water = 9 (1/3) = 28/3 km/hr Explanation:
i.e, ½ (a+b) = 28/3 km/hr Time taken by boat to travel upstream and
½ (x+3x) = 28/3 downstream = 4 hours
2x = 28/3 x = 28/ 2 x 3 = 14/3 km/hr Velocity of the stream, ½ (a-b) = 2km/hr
rate upstream b = 14/3 km/hr and a-b = 4km/hr ……………….( 1)
rate downstream a = 14/3 x 3 = 14 km/hr velocity of the boat in still water = ½ (a+b) =
speed of the current = ½ (a-b) = ½ (14 – 14/3) 4km/hr
= ½ (42-14/3) = 28/6 = 4 (2/3) km/hr a+b = 8 km/hr ………………(2)
1 +2 we get a = 6 km/hr ,b = 2km/hr
Sham can row a boat at 10kmph in still let the distance between A and B be x km
water. IF the speed of the x/2+x/6=4
stream is 6kmph, the time taken to row a 3x + x / 6 = 4 4x = 24 so,x = 6
distance of 80km down the stream distance between P and Q = 6km
is
A.4 hours Speed of a boat in standing water is
B.5hours 9kmph and the speed of the
C.3 hours stream is 1.5kmph. A man rows to a place at
D.2 hours a distance of 10.5 km and
Answer comes back to the starting point. Find the
Answer- B total time taken by him.
Basic Formula: A.24 hours
Speed of stream = ½ (a-b) km/hr B.16 hours
Speed in still water = ½ (a+b) km/hr C.20 hours
Explanation: D.15 hours
Given: Answer
Speed in still water, ½ (a+b) = 10 km/hr Answer- A
a+b = 20 km/hr…………….(1) Basic Formula:
speed of the stream, ½ (a-b) = 6km/hr i. speed = distance traveled / time taken
a-b = 12 km/hr …………….(2) ii. speed of the stream = ½ (a-b) km/hr
(1)+(2 ) we get 2a = 32 iii. speed in still water = ½ (a+b) km/hr
a = 16 km/hr Explanation:
speed downstream =distance traveled / time Speed in still water= ½ (a+b) = 9km ph
taken = a+b = 18 …………….1
time taken = 80/16 = 5 hours speed of the stream = ½ (a-b) = 1.5 kmph
= a-b = 3 kmph…………2
A boat takes 4hours for traveling solving 1 and 2 gives a = 10.5km/hr ; b=7.5
downstream from point P to point kmphr
Total time taken by him = 105/10.5 + 105/7.5 = 14 +6 = 42/ 5 = 8.4km/hr

24 hours The average speed of cyclist is greater .so,cyclist
comes first and return to
A man rows to a place 48km distant and place P.
back in 14 hours. He finds
that he can row 4km with the stream in the A this usual rowing rate, Mohit can travel
same time as 3km against the 12 miles downstream in a certain river in 6
stream. Find the rate of the stream. hours less than it takes him to travel the same
A.2 km/hr distance upstream. But if he could double
B.1 km/hr his usual rowing rate for his 24 miles round
C.3 km/hr trip, the downstream 12 miles would then
D.3.5km/hr take only one hour less than the upstream 12
Answer miles. What is the speed of the current in
Answer- B miles per hour?
Basic Formula: A.2.5m/hr
Speed of the stream = ½ (a-b) km / hr B.4 m/hr
Speed = distance traveled / time taken C.8/3 m/hr
Explanation: D. 5/3m/hr
Suppose he moves 4km downstream in x hours Answer
Then, downstream a= 4 / x km/hr Answer-C
Speed upstream b = 3/ x km/hr Basic Formula:
48 / (4 /x) + 48 / (3/x) = 14 Speed of the stream = ½ (a-b) km/hr
12x + 16x = 14 Explanation:
x = 1/2 Let the speed in still water be x m/hr
a=8 km/hr ,b = 6 km/hr Speed of stream be y m/hr
rate of stream = ½ (8 – 6 ) Then, speed upstream = x-y m/hr and
= 1 km/hr Speed downstream = x+y m/hr
12/x-y – 12 / x+y = 6 so,6 (x^2 – y^2) = 24 y
There is road besides a river. Two friends x^2 – y^2 = 4y
started from a place P, moved to a shopping x^2 = y^2 + 4y…………..1
mall also
situated at another place Q and then returned 12/ 2x-y – 12/2x +y = 1 4x^2 – y^2 = 24y
to P again. One of them moves on a cycle at x^2 = [24y + y^2] / 4 ……………….2
a speed of 12 km/hr, while the other sails on a 16y + 4y^2 = 24y + y2 [put X^2 value from 1]
boat at a speed of 10 km/hr. If the river 3y^2 = 8 y so, y = 8/3
flows at the speed of 4 km/hr, which of the speed of the current = 8/3 m/hr = 2 (2/3) m/hr
two friends will return to place P?
A. Both
B. Boater A boat takes 28 hours for travelling
C. Cyclist downstream from point A to point B and
D. None of these coming back to point C midway between A
Answer and B. If the velocity of the stream is 6km/hr
Answer-C and the speed of the boat in still water is 9
Explanation: km/hr, what is the distance between A and B?
The cyclist moves both ways at a speed of 12khr A.115 km
so average speed fo the B.120 km
cyclist – 12 km/hr C.140 km
boat sailor moves downstream at 10+4 = D.165 km
14km/hr and upstream 10- E.150 km
4 = 6km/hr Answer & Explanation
Average speed of the boat sailor = 2 x 14 x 6 /

Answer – B.120 km water to the speed of the stream is 4 : 1. How

Explanation : much time will the boat take to cover 15 km
Downstream speed = 9+6 = 15 upstream?
Upstream speed = 9-6 = 3 A.20 min
Now total time is 28 hours B.22 min
If distance between A and B is d, then distance C.25 min
BC = d/2 D.30 min
Now distance/speed = time, so E.35 min
d/15 + (d/2)/3= 28 Answer & Explanation
Solve, d = 120 km Answer – D.30 min
Explanation :
Speed of a man in still water is 5 km/hr Down speed =20/24*60=50km/hr
and the river is running at 3km/hr. The total 4:1 =4x:x
time taken to go to a place and come back is Downstream speed = 4x+x=5x
10 hours. What is the distance travelled? Upstream speed = 4x-x=3x
A.10 km 5x= 50; x=10
B.16 km so up speed 3*10=30
C.24 km Time = 15/30*60= 30min.
D.32 km
E.36 km A boat whose speed in 20 km/hr in still
Answer & Explanation water goes 40 km downstream and comes
Answer – D.32 km back in a total of 5 hours. The approx. speed
Explanation : of the stream (in km/hr) is:
Down speed= 5+3= 8 A.6 km/hr
Up speed= 5-3=2 B.9 km/hr
Let distance travelled = X C.12 km/hr
(X/8)+(X/2)= 10 D.16 km/hr
X= 16 km E.18 km/hr
Total distance is 16+16=32 Answer & Explanation
Answer – B.9 km/hr
A boat running upstream takes 9 hours 48 Explanation :
minutes to cover a certain distance, while it Let the speed of the stream be x km/hr. Then,
takes 7 hours to cover the same distance Speed downstream = (20 + x) km/hr,
running downstream. What is the ratio Speed upstream = (20 – x) km/hr.
between the speed of the boat and speed of 40/20+x + 40/20-x = 5
the water current respectively? X = 9 approx
A.5:2
B.7:4 A boat covers a certain distance
C.6:1 downstream in 2 hour, while it comes back in
D.8:3 2 1/2 hours. If the speed of the stream be 5
E.2:5 kmph, what is the speed of the boat in still
Answer & Explanation water?
Answer – C.6:1 A.40 kmph
Explanation : B.30 kmph
Distance covered upstream in 9hrs 48 min = C.35 kmph
Distance covered downstream in 7hrs D.45 kmph
(X-Y) 49/5=(X+Y)7 E.None of these
X/y=1/6 Answer & Explanation
Answer – D.45 kmph
A boat can travel 20 km downstream in 24 Explanation :
min. The ratio of the speed of the boat in still Let the speed of the boat in still water
be x kmph. Then, Answer – A.1 km/hr

Speed downstream = (x + 5) kmph, Explanation :
Speed upstream = (x – 5) kmph. Speed downstream = 5/x
(x + 5)*2 = (x – 5)*5/2 Speed upstream = 4/x
X = 45 kmph 40/(5/x) + 40/(4/x) = 9
X=½
A boat running downstream covers a So, Speed downstream = 10 km/hr, Speed
distance of 40 km in 5 hrs and for covering upstream = 8 km/hr.
the same distance upstream it takes 10 hrs. Rate of the stream = 1/2 * 2 = 1 kmph
What is the speed of the stream?
A.5 km/hr A man can row 8 km/hr in still water.
B.2 km/hr When the river is running at 4 km/hr, it takes
C.6 km/hr him 2 1/3hr to row to a place and come back.
D.4 km/hr How far is the place?
E.3 km/hr A.4 km
Answer & Explanation B.5 km
Answer – B.2 km/hr C.7 km
Explanation : D.10 km
Downstream speed = 40/5 = 8 km/hr E.None of these
Upstream speed = 40/10 = 4 km/hr Answer & Explanation
So speed of stream = 1/2*(8-4) Answer – C.7 km
Explanation :
A boat goes 4 km against the current of Downstream speed = 8+4= 12 => a
the stream in 1 hour and goes 1 km along the Upstream speed = 8-4= 4 => b
current in 10 minutes. How long will it take to Distance = a*b/(a+b) * total time (t)
go 15 km in stationary water? = 12*4/16 * 7/3
A.2 hour 15 min = 7kms
B.2 hour
C.3hr
D.3hr 30 min A boat can travel 15 km downstream in 18
E.None of these min. The ratio of the speed of the boat in still
Answer & Explanation water to the speed of the stream is 4 : 1. How
Answer – C.3hr much time will the boat take to cover 10 km
Explanation : upstream?
Rate downstream = 1/10 * 60 = 6kmph A) 22 min
Rate upstream = 4 km/hr. B) 25 min
Speed in still water = ½ * 10 = 5 kmph C) 20 min
Required time = 15/5 = 3 hr D) 33 min
E) 30 min
A man rows to a place 40 km distant and Answer & Explanation
come back in 9 hours. He finds that he can C) 20 min
row 5 km with the stream in the same time as Explanation:
4 km against the stream. The rate of the Use:
stream is: B = [tu + td] / [tu – td] * R
A.1 km/hr 15 km downstream in 18 min so 10 km in
B.1.5 km/hr (18/15)*10 = 12 min
C.2 km/hr B= 4x, R = x
D.2.5 km/hr Now
E.None of these 4x = [tu + 12] / [tu – 12] * x
Answer & Explanation Solve, tu = 20 min

Speed of a man in still water is 4 km/hr B) 3 hours

and the river is running at 2 km/hr. The total Explanation:
time taken to go to a place and come back is 4 Speed upstream = 6/2 = 3, speed downstream =
hours. What is the distance travelled? 8/(1/2) = 16
A) 16 km Speed of boat = 1/2(3+16) = 9.5 km/hr
B) 13 km So time in still water = 28.5/9.5
C) 10 km
D) 6 km A man can row 48 km upstream and 56
E) 8 km km downstream in 12 hrs. Also, he can row
Answer & Explanation 54 km upstream and 70 km downstream in 14
D) 6 km hrs. What is the speed of man in still water?
Explanation: A) 4 km/hr
Use B) 10 km/hr
Distance = time * [B^2 – R^2] / 2*B C) 12 km/hr
Distance = 4* [4^2 –2^2] / 2*4 D) 15 km/hr
E) 18 km/hr
A boat takes 25 hours for travelling Answer & Explanation
downstream from point A to point B and B) 10 km/hr
coming back to point C midway between A Explanation:
and B. If the velocity of the stream is 5 km/hr Let upstream speed = x km/hr, downstream
and the speed of the boat in still water is 10 speed = y km/hr
km/hr, what is the distance between A and So 48/x + 56/y = 12
B? And 54/x + 70/y = 14
A) 100 km Put 1/x = u, 1/y = v
B) 122 km So equations are 48u + 56v = 12 and 54u + 70v
C) 146 km = 14
D) 178 km Solve the equations, u = 1/6, v = 1/14
E) 150 km So upstream speed = 6 km/hr, downstream speed
Answer & Explanation = 14 km/hr
E) 150 km Speed of boat in still water = 1/2*(6+14)
Explanation:
Downstream speed = 10+5 = 15 A boat takes 150 min less to travel 40 km
Upstream speed = 10-5 = 5 downstream than to travel the same distance
Now total time is 25 hours upstream. The speed of the stream is 4 km/hr.
If distance between A and B is d, then distance What is the downstream speed?
BC = d/2 A) 16 km/hr
Now distance/speed = time, so B) 12 km/hr
d/15 + (d/2)/5= 25 C) 10 km/hr
Solve, d = 150 km D) 8 km/hr
E) None of these
A boat goes 6 km against the current of Answer & Explanation
the stream in 2 hours and goes 8 km along the A) 16 km/hr
current in half hour. How long will it take to Explanation:
go 28.5 km in stationary water? Let speed of boat in still water = x km/hr
A) 4 1/2 hours So speed upstream = x-4, and speed downstream
B) 3 hours = x+4
C) 3 1/2 hours Now given:
D) 4 hours Time to travel 40 km downstream = time to
E) None of these travel 40 km upstream – 150/60
Answer & Explanation So 40/(x+4) = 40/(x-4) – 5/2
8/(x-4) – 8/(x+4) = 1/2

x+4 – (x-4)/(x2 – 16) = 1/16 C) 9 : 5

solve, x = 12 D) 3 : 2
so downstream speed = 12+4 E) 5 : 2
A man rows to a place 40 km distant and D) 3 : 2
back in a total of 18 hours. He finds that he Explanation:
can row 5 km with the stream in the same Use:
time as 4 km against the stream. What is the B = [tu + td] / [tu – td] * R
speed of boat in still water? So
A) 4.5 km/hr B =[5x + x] / [5x- x] * R
B) 8 km/hr So B/R = 6/4 = 3/2
C) 5.5 km/hr
D) 2 km/hr A boat running downstream covers a
E) None of these distance of 32 km in 4 hrs and for covering
Answer & Explanation the same distance upstream it takes 8 hrs.
A) 4.5 km/hr What is the speed of the stream?
Explanation: A) 5 km/hr
Suppose he moves 5km downstream in x hours B) 2 km/hr
Then, downstream speed a= 5/x km/hr C) 6 km/hr
Speed upstream speed b = 4/x km/hr D 4 km/hr
40 / (5 /x) + 40 / (4/x) = 18 E) 3 km/hr
8x + 10x = 18 Answer & Explanation
x=1 B) 2 km/hr
a = 5 km/hr, b = 4 km/hr Explanation:
speed of boat = ½ (5 + 4 ) = 9/2 km/hr Downstream speed = 32/4 = 8 km/hr
Upstream speed = 32/8 = 4 km/hr
In a stream running at 2 km/hr, a So speed of stream = 1/2*(8-4)
motorboat goes 6 km upstream and back
again to the starting point in 2 hours. Find
the speed of boat in still water. A man can row upstream at 10 km/hr and
A) 9 km/hr downstream at 16 km/hr. Find the man’s rate
B) 12 km/hr in still water and the rate of current.
C) 8 km/hr A. 13 km/hr, 3 km/hr
D) 10 km/hr B. 10 km/hr, 2 km/hr
E) None of these C. 3 km/hr, 13 km/hr
Answer & Explanation D. 15 km/hr, 5 km/hr
C) 8 km/hr Answer
Explanation: A. 13 km/hr, 3 km/hr
Distance = time * [B^2 – R^2] / 2*B Explanation:
6 = 2 * [B^2 – 4^2] / 2*B man’s rate in still water = 1/2 (16+10)
B^2 – 6B – 16 = 0 man’s rate in still water = 1/2 (16+10)
(B-8)(B+2) = 0
So B = 8 A boat can row at 16 km/hr in still water
and the speed of river is 10 km/hr. Find the
It takes five times as long to row a distance speed of boat with the river and speed of boat
against the stream as to row the same against the river.
distance in favor of the stream. What is the A. 13 km/hr, 3 km/hr
ratio of the speed of the boat in still water to B. 15 km/hr, 5 km/hr
that of stream? C. 26 km/hr, 6 km/hr
A) 7 : 4 D. 6 km/hr, 26 km/hr
B) 2 : 3 Answer
C. 26 km/hr, 6 km/hr km upstream and 24 km downstream in 6.5

Explanation: hrs. Find the speed of the current.
Speed with the river (downstream) = 16+10 A. 2 km/hr
Speed against the river (upstream) = 16-10 B. 8 km/hr
C. 10 km/hr
A man goes downstream 60 km and D. 12 km/hr
upstream 20 km, taking 4 hrs each. What is Answer
the velocity of current? A. 2 km/hr
A. 4 km/hr
B. 8 km/hr A man can row 6 km/hr in still water.
C. 6 km/hr When the river is running at 2 km/hr, it takes
D. 5 km/hr him 1 ½ hr to row to a place and come back.
Answer How far is the place?
D. 5 km/hr A. 2.5 km
Explanation: B. 4 km
Downstream speed = 60/4 = 15 km/hr C. 5 km
Upstream speed = 20/4 = 5 km/hr D. 10 km
Velocity of stream = (15-5)/2 = 5 km/hr Answer
B. 4 km
A man rows downstream 28 km and Explanation:
upstream 16 km, taking 5 hrs each time. B is speed of boat in still water, R is speed of
What is the velocity of current? stream
A. 4 km/hr Time is total time taken for upstream and
B. 2.4 km/hr downstream
C. 1.2 km/hr Distance = time * [B^2 – R^2] / 2*B
D. 3 km/hr =3/2 * [6^2 – 2^2] / 2*6
Answer
C. 1.2 km/hr In a stream running at 2 km/hr, a
motorboat goes 10 km upstream and back
A man can row 30 km upstream and 44 again to the starting point in 55 minutes. Find
km downstream in 10 hrs. Also, he can row the speed (km/hr) of the motorboat in still
40 km upstream and 55 km downstream in 13 water.
hrs. Find the speed of the man in still water. A. 17
A. 5 km/hr B. 20
B. 8 km/hr C. 22
C. 10 km/hr D. 25
D. 12 km/hr Answer
Answer C. 22
B. 8 km/hr Explanation:
Explanation: Distance = time * [B^2 – R^2] / 2*B
Let upstream speed = x, downstream speed = y 10 =55/60 * [B^2 – 2^2] / 2*B
km/hr
Then, 30/x + 44/y = 10 and 40/x + 55/y = 13 A man can row a certain distance
Put 1/x = a, 1/y = b downstream in 2 hours and return the same
Solve the equations. distance in 6 hours. If the speed of current is
A = 1/5, b = 1/11 22 km/hr, find the speed of man in still water.
So, x = 5, y = 11 A. 44km/hr
Speed in still water = (5+11)/2 = 8 B. 48 km/hr
C. 50 km/hr
A man can row 24 km upstream and 36 D. 55 km/hr
km downstream in 6 hrs. Also, he can row 36 Answer
A. 44km/hr A. 2
Explanation: B. 2 1/2
Use: C. 3 1/5
B = [tu + td] / [tu – td] * R D. 5
B = [6+2] / [6-2] * 22 Answer
B = 44 C. 3 1/5
Explanation:
A man can row 9 3/5 km/hr in still water Let downstream time = t, then upstream time =
and he finds that it takes him twice as much 2t
time to row up than as to row down the same B = [tu + td] / [tu – td] * R
distance in river. The speed (km/hr) of the 48/5 = [2t+t] / [2t-t] * R
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How many 3 digit number can be formed with the digits 5, 6, 2, 3, 7 and 9 which are
divisible by 5 and none of its digit is repeated?
a) 12
b) 16
c) 20
d) 24
e) None of these
Answer – c) 20
Explanation :
__5
first two places can be filled in 5 and 4 ways respectively so, total number of 3 digit number =
5*4*1 = 20
In how many different ways can the letter of the word ELEPHANT be arranged so that
vowels always occur together?
a) 2060
b) 2160
c) 2260
d) 2360
e) None of these
Answer – b) 2160
Explanation :
Vowels = E, E and A. They can be arranged in 3!/2! Ways
so total ways = 6!*(3!/2!) = 2160
There are 4 bananas, 7 apples and 6 mangoes in a fruit basket. In how many ways can a
person make a selection of fruits from the basket.
a) 269
b) 280

c) 279
d) 256
e) None of these
Answer – c) 279
Explanation :
Zero or more bananas can be selected in 4 + 1 = 5 ways (0 orange, 1 orange, 2 orange, 3
orange and 4 orange)
similarly apples can be selected in 7 +1 = 8 ways
and mangoes in 6 +1 = 7 ways
so total number of ways = 5*8*7 = 280
but we included a case of 0 orange, 0 apple and 0 mangoes, so we have to subtract this, so 280
– 1 = 279 ways
There are 15 points in a plane out of which 6 are collinear. Find the number of lines that
can be formed from 15 points.
a) 105
b) 90
c) 91
d) 95
e) None of these
Answer – c) 91
Explanation :
From 15 points number of lines formed = 15c2
6 points are collinear, number of lines formed by these = 6c2
So total lines = 15c2 – 6c2 + 1 = 91
In how many ways 4 Indians, 5 Africans and 7 Japanese be seated in a row so that all
person of same nationality sits together
a) 4! 5! 7! 3!

b) 4! 5! 7! 5!
c) 4! 6! 7! 3!
d) can’t be determined
e) None of these
Answer – a) 4! 5! 7! 3!
Explanation :
4 Indians can be seated together in 4! Ways, similarly for Africans and Japanese in 5! and 7!
respectively. So total ways = 4! 5! 7! 3!
In how many ways 5 Americans and 5 Indians be seated along a circular table, so that
they are seated in alternative positions
a) 5! 5!
b) 6! 4!
c) 4! 5!
d) 4! 4!
e) None of these
Answer – c) 4! 5!
Explanation :
First Indians can be seated along the circular table in 4! Ways and now Americans can be
seated in 5! Ways. So 4! 5! Ways
4 matches are to be played in a chess tournament. In how many ways can result be
decided?
a) 27
b) 9
c) 81
d) 243
e) None of these

Answer – c) 81
Explanation :
Every chess match can have three result i.e. win, loss and draw
so now of ways = 3*3*3*3 = 81 ways
Q(8 –9) There are 6 players in a cricket which is to be sent to Australian tour. The total number of
members is 12.
If 2 particular member is always included

a) 210
b) 270
c) 310
d) 420
e) None of these
Answer – a) 210
Explanation :
only 4 players to select, so it can be done in 10c4 = 210
If 3 particular player is always excluded

a) 76
b) 82
c) 84
d) 88
e) None of these
Answer – c) 84
Explanation :
6 players to be selected from remaining 9 players in 9c6 = 84 ways

In a group of 6 boys and 5 girls, 5 students have to be selected. In how many ways it can
be done so that at least 2 boys are included
a) 1524
b) 1526
c) 1540
d) 1560
e) None of these
Answer – b) 1526
Explanation :
6c2*5c3 + 6c3*5c2 + 6c4*5c1 + 6c5
A card from a pack of 52 cards is lost. From the remaining cards of the pack, two cards are drawn
and are found to be both hearts. Find the Probability of the lost card being a heart?
A. 12/50
B. 8/50
C. 11/50
D. 9/50
E. None of these
Answer – C. 11/50
Explanation :
Total cards = 52
Drawn cards(Heart) = 2
Present total cards = total cards-drawn cards =52-2=50
Remaining Card 13-2 = 11
Probability = 11/50
There are three boxes each containing 3 Pink and 5 Yellow balls and also there are 2 boxes each
containing 4 Pink and 2 Yellow balls. A Yellow ball is selected at random. Find the probability that
Yellow ball is from a box of the first group?
A. 42/61
B. 45/61
C. 51/61
D. 52/61
E. None of these
Answer – B. 45/61
Explanation :
Probability = (3/5 * 5/8)/([3/5 * 5/8] + [2/5 * 1/3]) = 45/61
A fruit basket contains 10 Guavas and 20 Bananas out of which 3 Guavas and 5 Bananas are
defective. If two fruits selected at random, what is the probability that either both are Bananas or
both are non-defective?
A. 315/435
B. 313/435
C. 317/435
D. 316/435
E. None of these
Answer – D. 316/435
Explanation :
P(A) = 20c2 / 30c2, P(B) = 22c2 / 30c2
P(A∩B) = 15c2 / 30c2
P(A∪B) = P(A) + P(B) – P(A∩B) => (20c2/30c2)+(22c2/30c2)-(15c2/30c2)=316/435
A committee of five persons is to be chosen from a group of 10 people. The probability that a
certain married couple will either serve together or not at all is?
A. 54/199
B. 52/195
C. 53/186
D. 51/126
E. None of these
Answer – D. 51/126
Explanation :
Five persons is to be chosen from a group of 10 people = 10C5 = 252
Couple Serve together = 8C3 * 2C2 = 56
Couple does not serve = 8C5 = 56
Probability = 102/252 = 51/126
Out of 14 applicants for a job, there are 6 women and 8 men. It is desired to select 2 persons for
the job. The probabilty that atleast one of selected persons will be a Woman is?
A. 77/91
B. 54/91
C. 45/91
D. 40/91
E. None of these
Answer – A. 77/91
Explanation :
Man only = 8C2 = 14
Probability of selecting no woman = 14/91
Probability of selecting atleast one woman = 1 – 14/91 = 77/91
Three Bananas and three oranges are kept in a box. If two fruits are chosen at random, Find the
probability that one is Banana and another one is orange?
A. 1/5
B. 3/5
C. 4/5
D. 2/5
E. None of these


Answer – B. 3/5
Explanation :
Total probability = 6C2 = 15
Probability that one is Banana and another one is orange = 3C1 * 3C1 = 9
probability = 9/15 = 3/5
A basket contains 6 White 4 Black 2 Pink and 3 Green balls. If three balls picked up random,
What is the probability that all three are White?
A. 4/91
B. 5/93
C. 7/97
D. 8/92
Answer – A. 4/91
Explanation :
Total Balls = 15
Probability = 6c3 / 15c3 = 4/91
A basket contains 6 White 4 Black 2 Pink and 3 Green balls. If three balls are picked at random,
what is the probability that two are Black and one is Green?
A. 22/355
B. 15/381
C. 10/393
D. 14/455
E. 18/455
Answer – E. 18/455
Explanation :
Total Balls = 15
Probability = 4c2 * 3c1/ 15c3 = 18/455
A basket contains 6 White 4 Black 2 Pink and 3 Green balls. If four balls are picked at random,
what is the probability that atleast one is Black?
A. 69/91
B. 80/91
C. 21/91
D. 55/91
E. None of these
Answer – A. 69/91
Explanation :
Total Balls = 15
Probability = 11c4/15c4 = 22/91
One is black = 1 – 22/91 = 69/91
A basket contains 6 White 4 Black 2 Pink and 3 Green balls.If two balls are picked at random,
what is the probability that either both are Pink or both are Green?
A. 2/105
B. 4/105
C. 8/137

D. 5/137
E. None of these
Answer – B. 4/105
Explanation :
Probability both are Pink = 1/15C2
Probability both are Green = 3/15C2
Required Probability = 4/15C2 = 4/105
How many words of 4 letters with or without meaning be made from the letters of the word
‘NUMBER’, when repetition of letters is not allowed?
A) 480
B) 360
C) 240
D) 360
E) 24
D) 360
Explanation:
NUMBER is 6 letters.
We have 4 places where letters are to be placed.
For first letter there are 6 choices, since repetition is not allowed, for second, third and fourth letter also
we have 5, 4, and 3 choices resp., so total of 6*5*4*3 ways = 360 ways.
In how many ways the letters of the word ‘ALLIGATION’ be arranged taking all the letters?
A) 120280
B) 453600
C) 360340
D) 3628800
E) None of these
B) 453600
Explanation:
ALLIGATION contains 10 letters, so total 10! ways. There are 2 As, 2 Ls, 2 Is
So 10!/(2!*2!*2!)
In how many ways all the letters of the word ‘MINIMUM’ be arranged such that all vowels are
together?
A) 60
B) 30
C) 90
D) 70
E) 120
A) 60
Explanation:
Take vowels in a box together as one – IIU, M, N, M, M
So there are 5 that to be placed for this 5!, now 3 Ms, so 5!/3!, so arrangement of vowels inside box gives
3!/2!
So total = 5!/3! * 3!/2!
In how many ways a group of 4 men and 3 women be made out of a total of 8 men and 5
women?
A) 720
B) 140
C) 120
D) 360
E) 210
B) 140
Explanation:
Total ways = 8C4*5C3
How many 3 digit numbers are divisible by 4?

A) 256
B) 225
C) 198
D) 252
E) 120
B) 225
Explanation:
A number is divisible by 4 when its last two digits are divisible by 4
For this the numbers should have their last two digits as 00, 04, 08, 12, 16, … 96
By the formula, an = a + (n-1)d
96 = 0 + (n-1)*4
n = 25
so there are 25 choices for last 2 digits and 9 choices (1-9) for the 1st digit
so total 9*25
How many 3 digits numbers have exactly one digit 2 in the number?
A) 225
B) 240
C) 120
D) 160
E) 185
A) 225
Explanation:
0 cannot be placed at first digit to make it a 3 digit number.
3 cases:
Case 1: 2 is placed at first place
1 choice for the first place, 9 choices each for the 2nd and 3rd digit (0-9 except 2)
So numbers = 1*9*9 = 81
Case 2: 2 is placed at second place
8 choices for the first place (1-9 except 2), 1 choice for the 2nd digit and 9 choices for the 3rd digit (0-9
except 2)
So numbers = 8*1*9 = 72
Case 3: 2 is placed at third place
8 choices for the first place (1-9 except 2), 9 choices for the 2nd digit (0-9 except 2) and 1 choice for the
3rd digit

So numbers = 8*9*1 = 72
So total numbers = 81+72+72 = 225
There are 8 men and 7 women. In how many ways a group of 5 people can be made such that the
particular woman is always to be included?
A) 860
B) 1262
C) 1001
D) 1768
E) 984
C) 1001
Explanation:
Total 15 people, and a particular woman is to be taken to form a group of 5, so choice is to be done from
14 people of 4 people
Ways are 14C4.
There are 6 men and 7 women. In how many ways a committee of 4 members can be made such
that a particular man is always to be excluded?
A) 280
B) 420
C) 220
D) 495
E) 460
D) 495
Explanation:
There are total 13 people, a particular man is to be excluded, so now 12 people are left to chosen from and
4 members to be chosen. So ways are 12C4.
How many 4 digit words can be made from the digits 7, 8, 5, 0, and 4 without repetition?
A) 70
B) 96
C) 84
D) 48
E) 102
B) 96
Explanation:
0 cannot be on first place for it to be a 4 digit number,
So for 1st digit 4choices, for second also 4 (because 0 can be placed here), then 3 for third place, 2 for
fourth place
Total numbers = 4*4*3*2
In how many ways 8 students can be given 3 prizes such that no student receives more than 1
prize?
A) 348
B) 284
C) 224
D) 336
E) None of these


D) 336
Explanation:
For 1st prize there are 8 choices, for 2nd prize, 7 choices, and for 3rd prize – 6 choices left
So total ways = 8*7*6
A box contains 27 marbles some are blue and others are green. If a marble is drawn at random
from the box, the probability that it is blue is 1/3. Then how many number of green marbles in the
box?
A. 10
B. 15
C. 14
D. 18
Answer – D. 18
Explanation :
Blue marble – x
xc1/27c1 = 1/3
x/27=1/3 —> x=27/3=9
No of green marbles = Total – Blue marble =27-9=18
In a bag there are 4 white, 4 red and 2 green balls. Two balls are drawn at random.What is the
probability that at least one ball is of red colour?
A. 4/3
B. 7/3
C. 1/3
D. 2/3
Answer – D. 2/3
Explanation :
Total Balls =10
Other than red ball = 6c2
6c2/10c2=1/3 —> 1-1/3 = 2/3
Sahil has two bags (A & B) that contain green and blue balls.In the Bag ‘A’ there are 6 green
and 8 blue balls and in the Bag ‘B’ there are 6 green and 6 blue balls. One ball is drawn out from
any of these two bags. What is the probability that the ball drawn is blue?
A. 15/28
B. 13/28
C. 17/28
D. 23/28
Answer – A. 15/28
Explanation :
Total balls in A bag = 14, Total balls in A bag = 12
A bag = 1/2(8c1/14c1) = 2/7
B bag = 1/2(6c1/12c1) = 1/4 —> total Probability = 2/7 + 1/4 =15/28
In an examination, there are three sections namely Reasoning, Maths and English. Reasoning
part contains 4 questions. There are 5 questions in maths section and 6 questions in English section.

If three questions are selected randomly from the list of questions then what is the probability that
all of them are from maths?
A. 7/91
B. 8/91
C. 2/91
D. 4/91
Answer – C. 2/91
Explanation :
Total no of questions= 15
Probability = 5c3/15c3 = 2/91
A basket contains 5 red 4 blue 3 green marbles. If three marbles picked up random, What is the
probability that either all are green or all are red?
A. 1/20
B. 7/20
C. 3/20
D. 9/20
Answer – A. 1/20
Explanation :
Total Marbles = 12
Either all are green or all are red = 5c3 + 3c3
probability = 5c3 + 3c3/12c3 = 11/220 = 1/20
A basket contains 5 red 4 blue 3 green marbles. If three marbles picked up random, What is the
probability that at least one is blue?
A. 41/55
B. 53/55
C. 47/55
D. 49/55
Answer – A. 41/55
Explanation :
Total Marbles = 12
other than blue 8c3 / 12c3 = 14/55
probability = 1-14/55 = 41/55
A basket contains 5 red 4 blue 3 green marbles. If two marbles picked up random, What is the
probability that both are red?
A. 4/33
B. 5/33
C. 7/33
D. 8/33
Answer – B. 5/33
Explanation :
Total Marbles = 12
Probability = 5c2 / 12c2 = 5/33

A bag contains 5 red caps, 4 blue caps, 3 yellow caps and 2 green caps.If three caps are picked at
random, what is the probability that two are red and one is green?
A. 22/55
B. 15/81
C. 10/91
D. 5/91
Answer – D. 5/91
Explanation :
Total caps = 14
Probability = 5c2 * 2c1/ 14c3 = 5/91
A bag contains 5 red caps, 4 blue caps, 3 yellow caps and 2 green caps. If four caps are picked at
random, what is the probability that two are red, one is blue and one is green?
A. 22/1001
B. 80/1001
C. 21/1001
D. 55/1001
Answer – B. 80/1001
Explanation :
Total caps = 14
Probability = 5c2 * 4c1 * 2c1 / 14c4 = 80/1001
A bag contains 2 red caps, 4 blue caps, 3 yellow caps and 5 green caps. If three caps are picked
at random, what is the probability that none is green?
A. 2/13
B. 3/13
C. 1/13
D. 5/13
Answer – B. 3/13
Explanation :
Total caps = 14
Probability = 5c0 * 9c3/ 14c3 = 3/13
A bag contains 5 red and 7 white balls. Four balls are drawn out one by one and not replaced. What
is the probability that they are alternatively of different colours?
a) 7/99
b) 11/99
c) 14/99
d) 19/99
e) None of these
Answer – c) 14/99
Explanation :
Balls are picked in two manners – RWRW or WRWR
So probability = (5/12)*(7/11)*(4/10)*(6/9) + (7/12)*(5/11)*(6/10)*(4/9) = 14/99

P and Q are sitting in a ring with 11 other persons. If the arrangement of 11 persons is at
random, then the probability that there are exactly 4 persons between them?
a) 1/3
b) 1/4
c) 1/5
d) 1/6
e) None of these
Answer – d) 1/6
Explanation :
Fix the position of P, then Q can be sit in 12 positions, so total possible outcome = 12
Now, exactly 4 persons are sitting between them. This can be done in two ways as shown in figure, so
favourable outcomes = 2
So, probability = 2/12 = 1/6
10 persons are seated around a round table. What is the probability that 4 particular persons
are always seated together?
a) 1/21
b) 4/21
c) 8/21
d) 11/21
e) None of these
Answer – a) 1/21
Explanation :
Total outcomes = (10 -1)! = 9!
Favourable outcomes = 6!*4! (4 person seated together and 6 other persons seated randomly, so they will
sit in (7-1)! Ways and those 4 persons can be arranged in 4! ways)
So probability = 1/21
A box contains 4 red, 5 black and 6 green balls. 3 balls are drawn at random. What is the
probability that all the balls are of same colour?
a) 33/455
b) 34/455
c) 44/455
d) 47/455
e) None of these
Answer – b) 34/455
Explanation :
(4c3 + 5c3 + 6c3)/15c3 = 34/455
An apartment has 8 floors. An elevator starts with 4 passengers and stops at 8 floors of the
apartment. What is the probability that all passengers travels to different floors?
a) 109/256
b) 135/256
c) 105/256
d) 95/256
e) None of these

Answer – c) 105/256
Explanation :
Total outcomes = 8*8*8*8
Favourable outcomes = 8*7*6*5 (first person having 8 choices, after that second person have 7 choices
and so on)
So, probability = 105/256
A speak truth in 60% cases and B in 80% cases. In what percent of cases they likely to
contradict each other narrating the same incident?
a) 9/25
b) 7/25
c) 11/25
d) 13/25
e) None of these
Answer – c) 11/25
Explanation :
P(A) = 3/5 and P(B) = 4/5. Now they are contradicting means one is telling truth and other telling the lie.
So,
Probability = (3/5)*(1/5) + (2/5)*(4/5)
A box contains 30 electric bulbs, out of which 8 are defective. Four bulbs are chosen at random
from this box. Find the probability that at least one of them is defective?
a) 432/783
b) 574/783
c) 209/784
d) 334/784
e) None of these
Answer – b) 574/783
Explanation :
1 – 22c4/30c4 = 1 – 209/783 = 574/783
Two person A and B appear in an interview. The probability of A’s selection is 1/5 and the
probability of B’s selection is 2/7. What is the probability that only one of them is selected?
a) 11/35
b) 12/35
c) 13/35
d) 17/35
e) None of these
Answer – c) 13/35
Explanation :
A selects and B rejects + B selects and A rejects = (1/5)*(5/7) + (4/5)*(2/7) = 13/35
A 4- digit number is formed by the digits 0, 1, 2, 5 and 8 without repetition. Find the probability
that the number is divisible by 5.
a) 1/5
b) 2/5
c) 3/5

d) 4/5
e) None of these
Answer – b) 2/5
Explanation :
Total possibility = 5*4*3*2
Favourable outcomes = 2*4*3*2 (to be divisible by 5 unit digit can be filled with only 0 or 5, so only two
possibilities are there, then the remaining can be filled in 4, 3 and 2 ways respectively)
so probability = 2/5
A bag contains 6 red balls and 8 green balls. 2 balls are drawn at random one by one with
replacement. Find the probability that both the balls are green
a) 16/49
b) 25/49
c) 12/49
d) 21/49
e) None of these
Answer – a) 16/49
Explanation :
(8c1)/(14c1) * (8c1)*(14c1) = 16/49
In how many ways can 3 prizes be given away to 12 students when each student is eligible for all the
prizes ?
A.1234
B.1728
C.5314
D.1331
E.None of these
Answer – B.1728
Explanation :
12^3 = 1728
Total no of ways in which 30 sweets can be distributed among 6 persons ?

A.35 C 5
B.36 C 5
C.36 C 6
D.35!/5!
E.None of these
Answer – A. 35 C 5
Explanation :
30+6-1
C 6-1 = 35 C 5
A bag contains 4 red balls and 5 black balls. In how many ways can i make a selection so as to
take atleast 1 red ball and 1 black ball ?
A.564
B.345
C.465

D.240
E.None of these
Answer – C.465
Explanation :
2 4-1 = 16 -1 = 15
2 5-1 = 32 -1 = 31
15*31 = 465
In how many ways can 7 beads be strung into necklace ?

A.2520
B.5040
C.720
D.360
E.None of these
Answer – D.360
Explanation :
No of way in Necklace = (n-1)!/2 = 6!/2
= 720/2 = 360
Find the no of 3 digit numbers such that atleast one of the digit is 6 (with repetitions) ?
A.252
B.345
C.648
D.560
E.None of these
Answer – A.252
Explanation :
Total no of 3 digit number = 9*10*10 = 900
No of 3 digit number- none of the digit is 6 = 8*9*9 = 648
No of 3 digit number – atleast one digit is 6 = 900-648 = 252
In how many ways can 7 girls and 4 boys stand in a row so that no 2 boys are together ?
A.8467200
B.9062700
C.7407000
D.8407200
E.None of these
Answer – A. 8467200
Explanation :
No of ways = 7!*8P4
7! = 5040
8P4 = 8*7*6*5 = 1680
No of ways = 5040*1680 = 8467200
In how many ways the letters of the word PERMUTATION be arranged ?

A.10!/2!
B.10!

C.11!
D.11!/2!
E.None of these
Answer – D. 11!/2!
Explanation :
No of ways = 11!/2!
How many numbers can be formed with the digits 1, 7, 2, 5 without repetition ?
A.89
B.56
C.64
D.72
E.None of these
Answer – C.64
Explanation :
1 digit number = 4
2 digit no = 4*3 = 12
3 digit no = 4*3*2 = 24
4 digit no = 4*3*2*1 = 24
Total = 4+12+24+24 = 64
There are 3 boxes and 6 balls. In how many ways these balls can be distributed if all the balls
and all the boxes are different?
A.243
B.512
C.729
D.416
E.None of these
Answer – C.729
Explanation : 3^6 = 729
In how many ways can 4 books be selected out of 10 books on different subjects ?
A.210
B.320
C.716
D.5040
E.None of these
Answer – A.210
Explanation :
16
C4 = 10*9*8*7/4*3*2*1 = 5040/24 = 210
A six-digit is to be formed from the given numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. Find the probability that the
number is divisible by 4.
a) 3/17
b) 4/15
c) 4/19

d) 4/17
e) None of these
Answer – b) 4/15
Explanation :
For a number to be divisible by 4, the last two digit should be divisible by 4.
So possible cases – 12, 16, 24, 32, 36, 52, 56, 64 (last two digits)
So favourable outcomes = 24 +24 +24 +24 + 24+ 24+24+24 = 192
So p = 192/720 = 4/15
A bag contains 6 red balls and 7 white balls. Another bag contains 5 red balls and 3 white balls.
One ball is selected from each. Find the probability that one ball is red and one is white?
a) 53/104
b) 47/104
c) 63/104
d) 51/104
e) None of these
Answer – a) 53/104
Explanation :
(6/13)*(3/8) + (7/13)*(5/8) = 53/104
A lottery is organised by the college ABC through which they will provide scholarship of rupees
one lakhs to only one student. There are 100 fourth year students, 150 third year students, 200
second year students and 250 first year students. What is the probability that a second year student
is choosen.
a) 1/7
b) 2/7
c) 3/7
d) 4/7
e) None of these
Answer – b) 2/7
Explanation :
Second year students = 200
so, P = 200/700 = 2/7
A card is drawn from a pack of 52 cards. The card is drawn at random; find the probability that
it is neither club nor queen?
a) 4/13
b) 5/13
c) 7/13
d) 9/13
e) None of these
Answer – d) 9/13
Explanation :
1 – [13/52 + 4/52 – 1/52] = 9/13
A box contains 50 balls, numbered from 1 to 50. If three balls are drawn at random with
replacement. What is the probability that sum of the numbers are odd?

a) 1/2
b) 1/3
c) 2/7
d) 1/5
e) None of these
Answer –a) 1/2
Explanation :
There are 25 odd and 25 even numbers from 1 to 50.
Sum will be odd if = odd + odd + odd, odd + even + even, even + odd + even, even+ even + odd
P= (1/2)*(1/2)*(1/2) + (1/2)*(1/2)*(1/2) + (1/2)*(1/2)*(1/2) + (1/2)*(1/2)*(1/2)
=4/8 = ½
From a pack of cards, if three cards are drawn at random one after the other with replacement,
find the probability that one is ace, one is jack and one is queen?
a) 16/7725
b) 16/5525
c) 18/5524
d) 64/5515
e) None of these
Answer – b) 16/5525
Explanation :
(4c1 + 4c1 + 4c1)/(52c3)
A and B are two persons sitting in a circular arrangement with 8 other persons. Find the
probability that both A and B sit together.
a) 1/9
b) 2/7
c) 2/9
d) 2/5
e) None of these
Answer – c) 2/9
Explanation :
Total outcomes = (10 -1)! = 9!
Favourable outcomes = (9 -1)!*2!
So p = 2/9
Find the probability that in a random arrangement of the letter of words in the word
‘PROBABILITY’ the two I’s come together.
a) 2/11
b) 1/11
c) 3/11
d) 4/11
e) None of these
Answer –a) 2/11
Explanation :
Total outcomes = 11!/(2!*2!)

favourable outcomes = (10!*2!)/(2!*2!)

p = 2/11
In a race of 12 cars, the probability that car A will win is 1/5 and of car B is 1/6 and that of car C
is 1/3. Find the probability that only one of them won the race.
a) 2/7
b) 7/10
c) 9/10
d) 3/7
e) None of these
Answer – b) 7/10
Explanation :
1/5 + 1/6 + 1/3= 7/10 (all events are mutually exclusive)
A bag contains 3 red balls and 8 blacks ball and another bag contains 5 red balls and 7 blacks
balls, one ball is drawn at random from either of the bag, find the probability that the ball is red.
a) 93/264
b) 95/264
c) 91/264
d) 97/264
e) None of these
Answer – c) 91/264
Explanation :
Probability = probability of selecting the bag and probability of selecting red ball
(1/2)*(3/11) + (1/2)*(5/12) = 91/264
In how many ways can 5 boys and 4 girls can be seated in a row so that they are in alternate
position.
a) 2780
b) 2880
c) 2800
d) 2980
e) None of these
Answer – b) 2880
Explanation :
First boys are seated in 5 position in 5! Ways, now remaining 4 places can be filled by 4 girls in 4! Ways,
so number of ways = 5! 4! = 2880
In how many ways 5 African and five Indian can be seated along a circular table, so that they
occupy alternate position.
a) 5! 5!
b) 4! 5!
c) 5! 4!
d) 4! 4!
Answer – b) 4! 5!
Explanation :

First 5 African are seated along the circular table in (5-1)! Ways = 4!. Now Indian can be seated in 5!
Ways, so 4! 5!
There is meeting of 20 delegates is to be held in a hotel. In how many ways these delegates can be
seated along a round table, if three particular delegates always seat together.
a) 17! 3!
b) 18! 3!
c) 17! 4!
d) can’t be determined
Answer – a) 17! 3!
Explanation :
Total 20 persons, 3 always seat together, 17 + 1 =18 delegates can be seated in (18 -1)! Ways = 17! And
now that three can be arranged in 3! Ways. So, 17! 3!
In how many 8 prizes can be given to 3 boys, if all boys are equally eligible of getting the prize.
a) 512
b) 343
c) 256
d) 526
e) None of these
Answer – a) 512
Explanation :
Prizes cab be given in 8*8*8 ways = 512 ways
There are 15 points in a plane out of which 6 are collinear. Find the number of lines that can be
formed from 15 points.
a) 105
b) 90
c) 91
d) 95
e) None of these
Answer – c) 91
Explanation :
From 15 points number of lines formed = 15c2
6 points are collinear, number of lines formed by these = 6c2
So total lines = 15c2 – 6c2 + 1 = 91
In party there is a total of 120 handshakes. If all the persons shakes hand with every other
person. Then find the number of person present in the party.
a) 15
b) 16
c) 17
d) 18
e) None of these
Answer – b) 16
Explanation :
Nc2 = 120 (N is the number of persons)

There are 8 boys and 12 girls in a class. 5 students have to be chosen for an educational trip.
Find the number of ways in which this can be done if 2 particular girls are always included
a) 812
b) 816
c) 818
d) 820
e) None of these
Answer – b) 816
Explanation :
18c3 = 816 (2 girls already selected)
In how many different ways the letters of the world INSIDE be arranged in such a way that all
vowels always come together
a) 64
b) 72
c) 84
d) 96
e) None of these
Answer – b) 72
Explanation :
Three vowels I, I and E can be arranged in 3!/2! Ways, remaining letters and group of vowels can be
arranged in 4! Ways. So 4!*3!/2!
How many 3 digit number can be formed by 0, 2, 5, 3, 7 which is divisible by 5 and none of the
digit is repeated.
a) 24
b) 36
c) 48
d) 60
e) None of these
Answer – a) 24
Explanation :
Let three digits be abc, a can be filled in 4 ways (2,3, 5 and 7) c can be filled in 2 ways (0 or 5) and b can
be filled in 3 ways. So, 4*3*2 = 24 ways
In a group of 6 boys and 8 girls, 5 students have to be selected. In how many ways it can be done
so that at least 2 boys are included
a) 1524
b) 1526
c) 1540
d) 1560
e) None of these
Answer – b) 1526
Explanation :
6c2*5c3 + 6c3*5c2 + 6c4*5c1 + 6c5

A bag contains 5 red balls and 7 blue balls. Two balls are drawn at random without replacement,
and then find the probability of that one is red and other is blue.
a) 33/65
b) 35/66
c) 37/66
d) 41/65
e) None of these
Answer – b) 35/66
Explanation :
(First red ball is drawn and then blue ball is drawn) + (first blue ball is drawn and then red ball is drawn)
(5/12)*(7/11) + (7/12)*(5/11) = 35/66
A bag contains 3 red balls and 8 blacks ball and another bag contains 5 red balls and 7 blacks
balls, one ball is drawn at random from either of the bag, find the probability that the ball is red.
a) 93/264
b) 95/264
c) 91/264
d) 97/264
e) None of these
Answer – c) 91/264
Explanation :
Probability = probability of selecting the bag and probability of selecting red ball
(1/2)*(3/11) + (1/2)*(5/12) = 91/264
12 persons are seated at a circular table. Find the probability that 3 particular persons always
seated together.
a) 9/55
b) 7/55
c) 4/55
d) 3/55
e) None of these
Answer – d) 3/55
Explanation :
total probability = (12-1)! = 11!
Desired probability = (10 – 1)! = 9!
So, p = (9! *3!) /11! = 3/55
P and Q are two friends standing in a circular arrangement with 10 more people. Find the
probability that exactly 3 persons are seated between P and Q.
a) 5/11
b) 4/11
c) 2/11
d) 3/11
e) None of these
Answer – c) 2/11
Explanation :
Fix P at one point then number of places where B can be seated is 11.
Now, exactly three persons can be seated between P and Q, so only two places where Q can be seated. So,
p = 2/11
A basket contains 5 black and 8 yellow balls. Four balls are drawn at random and not replaced.
What is the probability that they are of different colours alternatively.
a) 56/429
b) 57/429
c) 61/429
d) 68/429
e) None of these
Answer – a) 56/429
Explanation :
sol=> BYBY + YBYB = (5/13)*(8/12)*(4/11)*(7/10) + (8/13)*(5/12)*(7/11)*(4/10) = 56/429
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A bag contains 6 red balls and 8 green balls. Two balls are drawn at random one after one with
replacement. What is the probability that-
Both the balls are green
a) 13/49
b) 15/49
c) 16/49
d) 17/49
e) None of these
Answer – c) 16/49
Explanation :
P = (8/14)*(8/14)
First one is green and second one is red

a) 16/49
b) 14/49
c) 11/49
d) 12/49
e) None of these
Answer – d) 12/49
Explanation :
P = (8/14)*(6/14)
Both the balls are red

a) 14/49
b) 9/49
c) 11/49
d) 12/49
e) None of these
Answer – b) 9/49
Explanation :
P = (6/14)*(6/14)

Find the probability that in a leap year, the numbers of Mondays are 53?
a) 1/7
b) 2/7
c) 3/7
d) 4/7
e) None of these
Answer – b) 2/7
Explanation :
In a leap year there are 52 complete weeks i.e. 364 days and 2 more days. These 2 days can be SM, MT,
TW, WT, TF, FS, and SS.
So P = 2/7
A urn contains 4 red balls, 5 green balls and 6 white balls, if one ball is drawn at random, find
the probability that it is neither red nor white.
a) 1/3
b) 1/4
c) 1/5
d) 2/3
e) None of these
Answer – a) 1/3
Explanation :
5c1/15c1 = 1/3

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1. A bag contains 8 apple and 6 orange. Four = 0.806

fruits are drawn out one by one and not
replaced. What is the probability that they
are alternatively of different fruits? 3. A basket contains 10 red ball and 15 white
A) 10/143 ball. out of which 3 red and 4 white balls
B) 15/120 are damaged. If two balls selected at
C) 20/143 random, what is the probability that either
D) 26/110 both are white balls or both are not
E) None damaged?
A) 203/435
B) 313/300
View Answer C) 317/400
D) 203/300
Option C E) None
Solution:
Fruits can be drawn in two format
AOAO and OAOA View Answer
Apple drawn 1st P=8/14*6/13*7/12*5/11
Orange drawn 1st P=6/14*8/13*5/12*7/11 Option B
Adding both we get Solution: |
2[8*7*6*5/14*13*12*11]=2*(10/143)=20/ P(A) = 15c2 / 25c2, P(B) = 18c2 / 25c2
143. P(A∩B) = 11c2 / 25c2
P(A∪B) = P(A) + P(B) – P(A∩B) => (15c2
/ 25c2)+( 18c2 / 25c2)-( 11c2 /
2. In an interview the probability of Praveen 25c2)=406/600==>203/300
to got selected is 0.4. The probability of
Geetha to got selected is 0.5. The
probability of Sam to got selected is 0.6. 4. A box contains tickets numbered from 1 to
The probability of Suresh to got selected is 16. 3 tickets are to be chosen to give 3
0.8. What is the probability that at least 2 of prizes. What is the probability that at least
them got selected on that day? 2 tickets contain a number which is
A) 0.806 multiple of 4?
B) 0.632 A) 19/240
C) 0.688 B) 11/240
D) 0.732 C) 43/250
E) None D) 9/80
E) None
View Answer
View Answer
Option A
Solution: Option A
Required probability=1 – no one got Solution:
selected – 1 got selected From 1 to 16, there are 4 numbers which
No one got selected = (1-0.4) x (1-0.5) x are multiple of 4
(1-0.6) x (1-0.8) = 0.024 1st 2 are multiple of 4, and one any other
1 got selected= 0.4 x ((1-0.5) x (1-0.6) x (1- number from (16-4) = 12 tickets
0.8) ) + 0.5 x ((1-0.4) x (1-0.6) x (1-0.8)) 4c2*12c1/16c3 = 72/560
+0.6 x ((1-0.4) x (1-0.5) x (1-0.8)) + 0.8 x 2nd all are multiples of 4.
((1-0.4) x (1-0.5) x (1-0.6)) 4c3/16c3=4/560
= 0.016 + 0.024 + 0.036 + 0.096 = 0.17 Add both 72/560+4/560.=76/560
So, Required probability = 1 – 0.024 – 0.17
5. Chance that Sheela tells truth is 35% and C) 75/210

for Ramesh is 75%. In what percent they D) 120/156
likely to contradict each other in the same E) None
question?
A) 9/40
B) 15/25 View Answer
C) 25/40
D) 23/40 Option A
E) None Solution:
Probability of one basket =1/2
1st Basket Pink toy probability =1/2*
View Answer (6c1/14c1)
2nd Basket Pink toy probability = 1/2*
Option D (8c1/15c1)
Solution: Adding both (1/2*6/14) + (1/2*4/15)
P(A) = 35/100=7/20 and P(B) = 3/14+4/15=101/210
75/100=3/4.
Now they are contradicting means one lies
and other speaks truth. So, 8. Four persons are chosen at random from a
Probability = 7/20*1/4 + 13/20 * 3/4 group of 3 men, 5 women and 4 children.
=7/80+39/80=46/80=23/40 What is the probability of exactly two of
them being men?
A) 10/60
6. Two dice are thrown simultaneously. What B) 12/55
is the probability of getting the sum of the C) 25/60
numbers as even? D) 13/60
A) 1/3 E) None
B) 2/3
C) 1/2
D) 3/4 View Answer
E) None
Option B
Solution:
View Answer Total People = 3 + 5 + 4 = 12
n(s)=12c4
Option C Probability of exactly two men and two
Solution: from others
Throw two dice n(s)=36 N(e) = 3c2*9c2
E is nos sum is even. ⇒ P= (3c2*9c2)/12c4=>12/55
Hence E={( 1,1 ),(1,3 ) (1,5 ) (2,2 ) , (2,4 ) ,
(2,6 ), …………( 6,2 ), (6,4 ), ( 6,6 )}
n(E)= 18 9. A box contains 3 ballons of 1 shape, 4
Thus required probability= 18/36= 1/2 ballons of 1 shape and 5 ballons of 1 shape.
Three ballons of them are drawn at random,
what is the probability that all the three are
7. A basket contains 8 Red and 6 Pink toys. of different shape?
There is another basket which contains 7 A) 3/44
Red and 8 Pink toys. One toy is to drawn B) 5/22
from either of the two baskets. What is the C) 3/11
probability of drawing a Pink toys? D) 10/22
A) 101/210 E) None
B) 85/156


Option C Option B
Solution: Solution:
Total=3+4+5=12 There will be 2 cases
n(s)=12c3=220 Case 1: 2 red, 1 blue orgreen
n(e)=3c1 * 4c1 * 5c1 =60 Prob. = 6C2 × 6C1 / 12C3 = 9/22
p=60/220=3/11 Case 2: all 3 red
Prob. = 6C3 / 12C3 = 2/22
Add the cases, required prob. = 9/22 + 2/22
10. 12 persons are seated around a round = 11/22 = 1/2
table.What is the probability that two
particular persons sit together? 2. Tickets numbered 1 to 250 are in a bag.
A) 2/11 What is the probability that the ticket
B) 4/21 drawn has a number which is a multiple of
C) 8/21 4 or 7?
D) 6/21 A) 83/250
E) None B) 89/250
C) 77/250
D) 93/250
View Answer E) 103/250
Solution:
In a circle of n different persons, the total Option B
number of arrangements possible = (n – 1)! Solution:
n(S) = (12 – 1) = 11 ! Multiples of 4 up to 120 = 250/4 = 62
Taking two persons as a unit, total persons Multiples of 7 up to 120 = 250/7 = 35 (take
= 11 only whole number before the decimal
Therefore no. of ways for these 11 persons part)
to around the circular table = (11 – 1)! = Multiple of 28 (4×7) up to 250 = 250/28 =
10! 8
In any unit, 2 particular person can sit in 2! So total such numbers are = 62 + 35 – 8 =
ways. 89
Hence total number of ways that any three So required probability = 89/250
person can sit,
=n(E) = 10! * 2! 3. From a deck of 52 cards, 3 cards are chosen
Therefore P (E) = probability of three at random. What is the probability that all
persons sitting together = n(E) / n(S) are face cards?
= (10! * 2!)/11! = 2/11. A) 14/1105
B) 19/1105
C) 23/1105
D) 11/1105
1. A bag contains 6 red, 2 blue and 4 green E) 26/1105
balls. 3 balls are chosen at random. What is
the probability that at least 2 balls chosen View Answer
will be red?
A) 2/7 Option D
B) 1/2 Solution:
C) 1/3 There are 3*4 = 12 face cards in 52 cards
D) 2/5 So required probability = 12C3 / 52C3 =
E) 3/7 11/1105

4. One 5 letter word is to be formed taking all Directions (6-8): There are 3 bags containing 3
letters – S, A, P, T and E. What is the colored balls – Red, Green and Yellow.
probability that this the word formed will Bag 1 contains:
contain all vowels together? 24 green balls. Red balls are 4 more than blue
A) 2/5 balls. Probability of selecting 1 red ball is 4/13
B) 3/10
C) 7/12 Bag 2 contains:
D) 3/5 Total balls are 8 more than 7/13 of balls in bag
E) 5/12 1. Probability of selecting 1 red ball is 1/3. The
ratio of green balls to blue balls is 1 : 2
View Answer
Bag 3 contains:
Option A Red balls equal total number of green and blue
Solution: balls in bag 2. Green balls equal total number of
Total words that can be formed is 5! = 120 green and red balls in bag 2. Probability of
Now vowels together: selecting 1 blue ball is 3/14.
Take: S, P, T and AE
So their arrangement is 4! * 2! = 48 6. 1 ball each is chosen from bag 1 and bag 2,
So required probability = 48/120 = 2/5 What is the probability that 1 is red and
other blue?
5. One 5-digit number is to be formed from
A) 15/128
numbers – 0, 1, 3, 5, and 6 (repetition not
B) 21/115
allowed). What is the probability that
C) 17/135
number formed will be even?
D) 25/117
A) 8/15
E) 16/109
B) 7/16
C) 7/15 View Answer
D) 3/10
E) 13/21 Option D
Solution:
View Answer Let red = x, so blue = x-4
So
Option B x/(24+x+(x-4)) = 4/13
Solution: Solve, x = 16
Two cases:
So bag 1: red = 16, green = 24, blue = 12
Case 1: 0 at last place
NEXT:
So 4 choices for 1st digit, 3 for 2nd, 2 for
bag 2: total = 8 + 7/13 * 52 = 36
3rd and 1 for 4th. So numbers = 4*3*2*1 =
green and blue = y and 2y. Let red balls = z
24
So z + y + 2y = 36…………………(1)
Case 2: 6 at last place
Now Prob. of red = 1/3
For 5-digit number 0 cannot be placed at
So z/36 = 1/3
1st place or cannot be 1st digit
Solve, z = 12
So 3 choices (1, 3, 5) for 1st digit, 3 for
From (1), y = 8
2nd, 2 for 3rd and 1 for 4th. So numbers =
3*3*2*1 = 18
NEXT:
So total choices = 24+18 = 42
bag 3: red = 8+16 = 24, green = 12+8 = 20
Number total 5-digit numbers that can be
Blue prob. = 3/14
formed from 0, 1, 3, 5, and 6
So a/(24+20+a) = 3/14
0 not allowed at 1st place, so 4 choices for
Solve, a = 12
1st place, 4 for 2nd, 3 for 3rd, 2 for 4th and
1 for 5th. Sp total = 4*4*3*2*1 = 96
Now probability that 1 is red and other
So required probability = 42/96 = 7/16
blue:: truth. All people answer to a particular question

16/52 * 16/36 + 12/52 * 12/36 = 25/117 asked.
7. Some green balls are transferred from bag 1 9. What is the probability that B will speak
to bag 3. Now probability of choosing a truth for a particular question asked?
blue ball from bag 3 becomes 3/16. Find A) 7/18
the number of remaining balls in bag 1. B) 14/33
A) 60 C) 4/15
B) 58 D) 9/28
C) 52 E) 10/33
D) 48
E) 44 View Answer

Solution:
Option E In any case B speaks truth. Now at most 2
Solution: people speak truth for 1 question
blue balls in bag 3 are 12 So case 1: B and A speaks truth
Let x green balls are transferred. So Probability = 3/7 * 3/10 * (1-5/6) = 3/140
12/(56+x) = 3/16 [56 was number of bags Case 2: B and C speaks truth
in bag 3 before transfer] Solve, x = 8 Probability = 3/7 * ( 1- 3/10) * 5/6 = 5/20
So remaining number of balls in bag 1 = Case 3: Only B speaks truth
52-8 = 44 Probability = 3/7 * ( 1- 3/10) * (1-5/6) =
1/20
8. Green balls in ratio 4 : 1 from bags 1 and 3 Add the three cases = 6/20 + 3/140 =
respectively are transferred to bag 4. Also 4 45/140 = 9/28
and 8 red balls from bags 1 and
3 respectively . Now probability of 10. A speaks truth only when B does not speak
choosing green ball from bag 4 is 5/11. truth, then what is the probability that C
Find the number of green balls in bag 4? does not speak truth on a question?
A) 12 A) 11/140
B) 15 B) 21/180
C) 10 C) 22/170
D) 9 D) 13/140
E) 11 E) None of these

Option C Option A
Solution: Solution:
4x and x = 5x green balls Case 1: B does not speak truth, A speaks
4+8 = 12 red balls truth
So 5x/(5x+12) = 5/11 So A speaks truth here
Solve, x = 2 Probability that C does not speak truth =
5*2 = 10 green balls 3/10 * (1 – 3/7) * ( 1- 5/6) = 1/35
Case 2: B speaks truth
Directions (9-10): There are 3 people – A, B So A does not speak truth here
and C. Probability that A speaks truth is 3/10, Probability that C does not speak truth = (
probability that B speaks truth is 3/7 and 1- 3/10) * 3/7 * ( 1- 5/6) = 1/20
probability that C speaks truth is 5/6. For a So total = 1/35 + 1/20 = 11/140
particular question asked, at most 2 people speak

1. There are 100 tickets in a box numbered 1 A) 85/99

to 100. 3 tickets are drawn at one by one. B) 81/93
Find the probability that the sum of number C) 83/99
on the tickets is odd. D) 82/93
A) 2/7 E) 84/99
B) 1/2
C) 1/3
D) 2/5 View Answer
E) 3/7
Option A
Solution:
View Answer Prob. (At least 1 black) = 1 – Prob. (None
black)
Option B So Prob. (At least 1 black) = 1 – (8C4/12C4)
Solution: = 1 – 14/99
There will be 4 cases
Case 1: even, even, odd 4. Four persons are chosen at random from a
Prob. = 1/2 × 1/2 × 1/2 group of 3 men, 3 women and 4 children.
Case 2: even, odd, even What is the probability that exactly 2 of
Prob. = 1/2 × 1/2 × 1/2 them will be men?
Case 3: odd, even, even A) 1/9
Prob. = 1/2 × 1/2 × 1/2 B) 3/10
Case 4: odd, odd, odd C) 4/15
Prob. = 1/2 × 1/2 × 1/2 D) 1/10
Add all the cases, required prob. = 1/2 E) 5/12
2. There are 4 green and 5 red balls in first

bag. And 3 green and 5 red balls in second View Answer
bag. One ball is drawn from each bag.
What is the probability that one ball will be Option B
green and other red? Solution:
A) 85/216 2 men means other 2 woman and children
B) 34/75 So prob. = 3C2 × 7C2 /10C4 = 3/10
C) 95/216 5. Tickets numbered 1 to 120 are in a bag.
D) 35/72 What is the probability that the ticket
E) 13/36 drawn has a number which is a multiple of
3 or 5?
A) 8/15
View Answer
B) 5/16
Option D C) 7/15
Solution: D) 3/10
Case 1:first green, second red E) 13/21
Prob. = 4/9 × 5/8 = 20/72
Case 2:first red, second green
Prob. = 5/9 × 3/8 = 15/72 View Answer
Add the two cases Option C
3. A bag contains 2 red, 4 blue, 2 white and 4 Solution:
black balls. 4 balls are drawn at random, Multiples of 3 up to 120 = 120/3 = 40
find the probability that at least one ball is Multiples of 5 up to 120 = 120/5 = 24 (take
black. only whole number before the decimal

part) probability that the committee will have

Multiple of 15 (3×5) up to 120 = 120/15 = less number of boys than girls?
8 A) 7/12
So total such numbers are = 40 + 24 – 8 = B) 7/15
56 C) 6/13
So required probability = 56/120 = 7/15 D) 5/12
E) 7/13
6. There are 2 people who are going to take
part in race. The probability that the first
one will win is 2/7 and that of other View Answer
winning is 3/5. What is the probability that
one of them will win? Option D
A) 14/35 Solution:
B) 21/35 Case 1: 1 boy and 4 girls
C) 17/35 Prob. = 5C1 × 4C4/9C5 = 5/146
D) 19/35 Case 2: 2 boys and 3 girls
E) 16/35 Prob. = 5C2 × 4C3/9C5 = 40/126
Add the two cases = 45/126 = 5/12
View Answer 9. A bucket contains 2 red balls, 4 blue balls,

and 6 white balls. Two balls are drawn at
Option D random. What is the probability that they
Solution: are not of same color?
Prob. of 1st winning = 2/7, so not winning A) 5/11
= 1 – 2/7 = 5/7 B) 14/33
Prob. of 2nd winning = 3/5, so not winning C) 2/5
= 1 – 3/5 = 2/5 D) 6/11
So required prob. = 2/7 * 2/5 + 3/5 * 5/7 = E) 2/3
19/35
7. Two cards are drawn at random from a View Answer

pack of 52 cards. What is the probability
that both the cards drawn are face card Option E
(Jack, Queen and King)? Solution:
A) 11/221 Three cases
B) 14/121 Case 1: one red, 1 blue
C) 18/221 Prob = 2C1 × 4C1 / 12C2 = 4/33
D) 15/121 Case 2: one red, 1 white
E) 14/221 Prob = 2C1 × 6C1 / 12C2 = 2/11
Case 3: one white, 1 blue
Prob = 6C1 × 4C1 / 12C2 = 4/11
View Answer Add all cases
Option A 10. A bag contains 5 blue balls, 4 black balls

Solution: and 3 red balls. Six balls are drawn at
There are 52 cards, out of which there are random. What is the probability that there
12 face cards. are equal numbers of balls of each color?
So probability of 2 face cards = 12C2/52C2 = A) 11/77
11/221 B) 21/77
C) 22/79
8. A committee of 5 people is to be formed D) 13/57
from among 4 girls and 5 boys. What is the

E) 15/77 probability of choosing a ball containing a

multiple of 2 or 3?
A) 3/4
View Answer B) 4/5
C) 1/4
Option E D) 1/3
Solution: E) 2/3
5
C2× 4C2× 3C2/ 12C6
View Answer
Directions (1-3): An urn contains some balls Option E
colored white, blue and green. The Solution:
probability of choosing a white ball is 4/15 There are 30 balls in the urn.
and the probability of choosing a green ball is Multiples of 2 up to 30 = 30/2 = 15
2/5. There are 10 blue balls. Multiples of 3 up to 30 = 30/3 = 10 (take
only whole number before the decimal
1. What is the probability of choosing one part)
blue ball? Multiples of 6 (2×3) up to 30 = 30/6 = 5
A) 2/7 So total such numbers are = 15 + 10 – 5 =
B) 1/4 20
C) 1/3 So required probability = 20/30 = 2/3
D) 2/5
E) 3/7 4. There are 2 brothers A and B. Probability
that A will pass in exam is 3/5 and that B
will pass in exam is 5/8. What will be the
View Answer probability that only one will pass in the
exam?
Option C
A) 12/43
Solution:
B) 19/40
Probability of choosing one blue ball = 1 –
C) 14/33
(4/15 + 2/5) = 1/3
D) 21/40
2. What is the total number of balls in the E) 9/20
urn?
A) 45
B) 34 View Answer
C) 40 Option B
D) 30 Solution:
E) 42 Only one will pass means the other will fail
Probability that A will pass in exam is 3/5.
So Probability that A will fail in exam is 1
View Answer – 3/5 = 2/5
Option D Probability that B will pass in exam is 5/8.
Solution: So Probability that B will fail in exam is 1
Probability of choosing one blue ball is 1/3 – 5/8 = 3/8
And total blue balls are 10. So with 10/30 So required probability = P(A will
we get probability as 1/3 pass)*P(B will fail) + P(B will pass)*P(A
So total balls must be 30 will fail)
So probability that only one will pass in the
3. If the balls are numbered 1, 2, …. up to exam = 3/5 * 3/8 + 5/8 * 2/5 = 19/40
number of balls in the urn, what is the
5. If three dices are thrown simultaneously, C) 8/21

what is the probability of having a same D) 16/55
number on all dices? E) 4/13
A) 1/36
B) 5/36
C) 23/216 View Answer
D) 1/108
E) 17/216 Option D
Solution:
Prime numbers up to 55 is 16 numbers
View Answer which are 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, 29,
31, 37, 43, 41, 47, 53.
Option A So probability = 16/55
Solution:
Total events will be 6*6*6 = 216 8. A bag contains 4 white and 5 blue balls.
Favorable events for having same number Another bag contains 5 white and 7 blue
is {1,1,1}, {2,2,2}, {3,3,3}, {4,4,4}, balls. What is the probability of choosing
{5,5,5}, {6,6,6} – so 6 events two balls such that one is white and the
Probability of same number on all dices is other is blue?
6/216 = 1/36 A) 61/110
B) 59/108
6. There are 150 tickets in a box numbered 1 C) 45/134
to 150. What is the probability of choosing D) 53/108
a ticket which has a number a multiple of 3 E) 57/110
or 7?
A) 52/125
B) 53/150 View Answer
C) 17/50
D) 37/150 Option D
E) 32/75 Solution:
Case 1: Ball from first bag is white, from
another is blue
View Answer So probability = 4/9 * 7/12 = 28/108
Case 1: Ball from first bag is blue, from
Option E another is white
Solution: So probability = 5/9 * 5/12 = 25/108
Multiples of 3 up to 150 = 150/3 = 50 Add the cases
Multiples of 7 up to 150 = 150/7 = 21 (take So required probability = 28/108 + 25/108
only whole number before the decimal = 53/108
part)
Multiples of 21 (3×7) up to 150 = 150/21 = 9. The odds against an event are 2 : 3 and the
7 odds in favor of another independent event
So total such numbers are = 50 + 21 – 7 = are 3 : 4. Find the probability that at least
64 one of the two events will occur.
So required probability = 64/150 = A) 11/35
32/75 B) 27/35
C) 13/35
7. There are 55 tickets in a box numbered 1 to D) 22/35
55. What is the probability of choosing a E) 18/35
ticket which has a prime number on it?
A) 3/55
B) 5/58 View Answer

Option B A) 2/7
Solution: B) 6/15
Let 2 events A and B C) 4/13
Odds against A are 2 : 3 D) 1/8
So probability of occurrence of A = 3/(2+3) E) 17/52
= 3/5. And non-occurrence of A = 2/5
Odds in favor of B are 3 : 4 View Answer
So probability of occurrence of B = 3/(3+4) Option C
= 3/7. And non-occurrence of B = 4/7 Solution:
Probability that at least one occurs In 52 cards, there are 13 diamond cards and 4
Case 1: A occurs and B does not occur queens.
So probability = 3/5 * 4/7 = 12/35 1 card is chosen at random
Case 2: B occurs and A does not occur For 1 diamond card, probability = 13/52
So probability = 3/7 * 2/5 = 6/35 For 1 queen, probability = 4/52
Case 3: Both A and B occur For cards which are both diamond and queen,
So probability = 3/5 * 3/7 = 9/35 probability = 1/52
So probability that at least 1 will occur = So required probability = 13/52 + 4/52 – 1/52 =
12/35 + 6/35 + 9/35 = 27/35 16/52 = 4/13
10. The odds against an event are 1 : 3 and the From a pack of 52 cards, 1 card is drawn at
odds in favor of another independent event random. What is the probability of the card
are 2 : 5. Find the probability that one of being red or ace?
the event will occur. A) 5/18
A) 17/28 B) 7/13
B) 5/14 C) 15/26
C) 11/25 D) 9/13
D) 9/14 E) 17/26
E) 19/28
View Answer
Option B
View Answer
Solution:
Option A In 52 cards, there are 26 red cards and 4 ace and
Solution: there 2 such cards which are both red and ace.
Let 2 events A and B 1 card is chosen at random
Odds against A are 1 : 3 For 1 red card, probability = 26/52
So probability of occurrence of A = 3/(1+3) For 1 ace, probability = 4/52
= 3/4. And non-occurrence of A = 1/4 For cards which are both red and ace, probability
Odds in favor of B are 2 : 5 = 2/52
So probability of occurrence of B = 2/(2+5) So required probability = 26/52 + 4/52 – 2/52 =
= 2/7. And non-occurrence of B = 5/7 28/52 = 7/13
Case 1: A occurs and B does not occur
There are 250 tickets in an urn numbered 1 to
So probability = 3/4 * 5/7 = 15/28
250. One ticket is chosen at random. What is the
Case 2: B occurs and A does not occur
probability of it being a number containing a
So probability = 2/7 * 1/4 = 2/28
multiple of 3 or 8?
So probability that one will occur = 15/28 +
A) 52/125
2/28 = 17/28
B) 53/250
C) 67/125
From a pack of 52 cards, 1 card is chosen at D) 101/250
random. What is the probability of the card E) 13/25
being diamond or queen?
View Answer 2 dices are thrown. What is the probability

Option A that there is a total of 7 on the dices?
Solution: A) 1/3
Multiples of 3 up to 250 = 250/3 = 83 (take only B) 2/7
whole number before the decimal part) C) 1/6
Multiples of 8 up to 250 = 250/3 = 31 D) 5/36
Multiples of 24 (3×8) up to 250 = 250/24 = 10 E) 7/36
So total such numbers are = 83 + 31 – 10 = 104
So required probability = 104/250 = 52/125 View Answer
Option C
There are 4 white balls, 5 blue balls and 3 Solution:
green balls in a box. 2 balls are chosen at There are 36 total events which can happen
random. What is the probability of both balls ({1,1), {1,2}……………….{6,6})
being non-blue? For a total of 7 on dices, we have – {1,6}, {6,1},
A) 23/66 {2,5}, {5,2}, {3,4}, {4,3} – so 6 choices
B) 5/18 So required probability = 6/36 = 1/6
C) 8/21
D) 7/22 2 dices are thrown. What is the probability
E) 1/3 that sum of numbers on the two dices is a
multiple of 5?
View Answer A) 5/6
Option D B) 5/36
Solution: C) 1/9
Both balls being non-blue means both balls are D) 1/6
either white or green E) 7/36
There are total 12 balls (4+3+5)
and total 7 white + green balls. View Answer
So required probability = 7C2/12C2 = [(7*6/2*1) / Option E
(12*11/2*1)] = 21/66 = 7/22 Solution:
There are 36 total events which can happen
There are 4 white balls, 3 blue balls and 5 ({1,1), {1,2}……………….{6,6})
green balls in a box. 2 balls are chosen at For sum of number to be a multiple of 5, we
random. What is the probability that first ball is have – {1,4}, {4,1}, {2,3}, {3,2}, {4,6}, {6,4},
green and second ball is white or green in color? {5,5} – so 7 choices
A) 1/3 So required probability = 7/36
B) 5/18
C) 1/2 There are 25 tickets in a box numbered 1 to
D) 4/21 25. 2 tickets are drawn at random. What is the
E) 11/18 probability of the first ticket being a multiple of
5 and second ticket being a multiple of 3.
View Answer A) 5/11
Option B B) 1/4
Solution: C) 2/11
There are total 4+3+5 = 12 balls D) 1/8
Probability of first ball being green is = 5/12 E) 3/14
Now total green balls in box = 5 – 1 = 4
So total white + green balls = 4 + 4 = 8 View Answer
So probability of second ball being white or Option D
green is 8/12 = 2/3 Solution:
So required probability = 5/12 * 2/3 = 5/18 There are 5 tickets which contain a multiple of 5
So probability of 1st ticket containing multiple
of 5 = 5/25 = 1/5 ball being a white colored ball?

Now: A) 11/13
Case 1: If the ticket chosen contained 15 B) 6/13
If there was a 15 on first draw, then there are 7 C) 5/13
tickets in box which contain a multiple of 3 out D) 5/12
of 24 tickets. (25/3 – 1 = 8 – 1 = 7) – because 15 E) 11/12
is already out from the box
So probability = 7/24 (24 tickets remaining after View Answer
1st draw) Option A
Case 2: If the ticket chosen contained other than Solution:
15 (5 or 10 or 20 or 25) Case 1: first was a white ball
If 15 was not there on first draw, then there are 8 Now it is put in second urn, so total white balls
tickets in box which contain a multiple of 3 out in second urn = 5+1 = 6, and total balls in
of 24 tickets. (25/3 = 8) – because 15 is already second urn = 12+1 = 13
out from the box So probability of white ball from second urn =
So probability = 8/24 (24 tickets remaining after 6/13
1st draw) Case 2: first was a blue ball
Add the cases for probability of multiple of 3 on Now it is put in second urn, so total white balls
second ticket, so prob. = 7/24 + 8/24 = 15/24 in second urn remain 5, and total balls in second
(added the cases because we want one of these urn = 12+1 = 13
cases to happen and not both) So probability of white ball from second urn =
So required probability = 1/5 * 15/24 = 1/8 5/13
(multiplied the cases because we want both to So required probability = 6/13 + 5/13 = 11/13
happen) (added the cases because we want one of these
cases to happen and not both)
What is the probability of selecting a two
digit number at random such that it is a multiple A card from a pack of 52 cards is lost. From
of 2 but not a multiple of 14? the remaining cards of the pack, two cards
A) 17/60 are drawn and are found to be both hearts.
B) 11/27 Find the Probability of the lost card being a
C) 13/30 heart?
D) 31/60 A. 12/50
E) 17/30 B. 8/50
C. 11/50
View Answer D. 9/50
Option C E. None of these
Solution: Answer & Explanation
There are 90 two digit numbers (10-99) Answer – C. 11/50
Multiple of 2 = 90/2 = 45 Explanation :
Multiple of 14 = 90/14 = 6 Total cards = 52
Since all multiples of 14 are also multiple of 2, Drawn cards(Heart) = 2
so favorable events = 45 – 6 = 39 Present total cards = total cards-drawn cards
So required probability = 39/90 = 13/30 =52-2=50
Remaining Card 13-2 = 11
There are 2 urns. 1st urn contains 6 white and Probability = 11/50
6 blue balls. 2nd urn contains 5 white and 7
black balls. One ball is taken at random from There are three boxes each containing 3
first urn and put to second urn without noticing Pink and 5 Yellow balls and also there are 2
its color. Now a ball is chosen at random from boxes each containing 4 Pink and 2 Yellow
2nd urn. What is the probability of the second balls. A Yellow ball is selected at random.
Find the probability that Yellow ball is from persons for the job. The probabilty that
a box of the first group? atleast one of selected persons will be a
A. 42/61 Woman is?
B. 45/61 A. 77/91
C. 51/61 B. 54/91
D. 52/61 C. 45/91
E. None of these D. 40/91
Answer & Explanation E. None of these
Answer – B. 45/61 Answer & Explanation
Explanation : Answer – A. 77/91
Probability = (3/5 * 5/8)/([3/5 * 5/8] + [2/5 * Explanation :
1/3]) = 45/61 Man only = 8C2 = 14
Probability of selecting no woman = 14/91
A fruit basket contains 10 Guavas and 20 Probability of selecting atleast one woman = 1 –
Bananas out of which 3 Guavas and 5 14/91 = 77/91
Bananas are defective. If two fruits selected at
random, what is the probability that either Three Bananas and three oranges are kept
both are Bananas or both are non-defective? in a box. If two fruits are chosen at random,
A. 315/435 Find the probability that one is Banana and
B. 313/435 another one is orange?
C. 317/435 A. 1/5
D. 316/435 B. 3/5
E. None of these C. 4/5
Answer & Explanation D. 2/5
Answer – D. 316/435 E. None of these
P(A) = 20c2 / 30c2, P(B) = 22c2 / 30c2 Answer – B. 3/5
P(A∩B) = 15c2 / 30c2 Explanation :
P(A∪B) = P(A) + P(B) – P(A∩B) => Total probability = 6C2 = 15
(20c2/30c2)+(22c2/30c2)-(15c2/30c2)=316/435 Probability that one is Banana and another one is
orange = 3C1 * 3C1 = 9
A committee of five persons is to be chosen probability = 9/15 = 3/5
from a group of 10 people. The probability
that a certain married couple will either serve A basket contains 6 White 4 Black 2 Pink
together or not at all is? and 3 Green balls. If three balls picked up
A. 54/199 random, What is the probability that all three
B. 52/195 are White?
C. 53/186 A. 4/91
D. 51/126 B. 5/93
E. None of these C. 7/97
Answer & Explanation D. 8/92
Answer – D. 51/126 Answer & Explanation
Explanation : Answer – A. 4/91
Five persons is to be chosen from a group of 10 Explanation :
people = 10C5 = 252 Total Balls = 15
Couple Serve together = 8C3 * 2C2 = 56 Probability = 6c3 / 15c3 = 4/91
Couple does not serve = 8C5 = 56
Probability = 102/252 = 51/126 A basket contains 6 White 4 Black 2 Pink
and 3 Green balls. If three balls are picked at
Out of 14 applicants for a job, there are 6 random, what is the probability that two are
women and 8 men. It is desired to select 2 Black and one is Green?

A. 22/355 C. 14
B. 15/381 D. 18
C. 10/393 Answer & Explanation
D. 14/455 Answer – D. 18
E. 18/455 Explanation :
Answer & Explanation Blue marble – x
Answer – E. 18/455 xc1/27c1 = 1/3
Explanation : x/27=1/3 —> x=27/3=9
Total Balls = 15 No of green marbles = Total – Blue marble =27-
Probability = 4c2 * 3c1/ 15c3 = 18/455 9=18
A basket contains 6 White 4 Black 2 Pink In a bag there are 4 white, 4 red and 2
and 3 Green balls. If four balls are picked at green balls. Two balls are drawn at
random, what is the probability that atleast random.What is the probability that at least
one is Black? one ball is of red colour?
A. 69/91 A. 4/3
B. 80/91 B. 7/3
C. 21/91 C. 1/3
D. 55/91 D. 2/3
E. None of these Answer & Explanation
Answer & Explanation Answer – D. 2/3
Answer – A. 69/91 Explanation :
Explanation : Total Balls =10
Total Balls = 15 Other than red ball = 6c2
Probability = 11c4/15c4 = 22/91 6c2/10c2=1/3 —> 1-1/3 = 2/3
One is black = 1 – 22/91 = 69/91
Sahil has two bags (A & B) that contain
A basket contains 6 White 4 Black 2 Pink green and blue balls.In the Bag ‘A’ there are
and 3 Green balls.If two balls are picked at 6 green and 8 blue balls and in the Bag ‘B’
random, what is the probability that either there are 6 green and 6 blue balls. One ball is
both are Pink or both are Green? drawn out from any of these two bags. What
A. 2/105 is the probability that the ball drawn is blue?
B. 4/105 A. 15/28
C. 8/137 B. 13/28
D. 5/137 C. 17/28
E. None of these D. 23/28
Answer – B. 4/105 Answer – A. 15/28
Probability both are Pink = 1/15C2 Total balls in A bag = 14, Total balls in A bag =
Probability both are Green = 3/15C2 12
Required Probability = 4/15C2 = 4/105 A bag = 1/2(8c1/14c1) = 2/7
B bag = 1/2(6c1/12c1) = 1/4 —> total
Probability = 2/7 + 1/4 =15/28
A box contains 27 marbles some are blue and
others are green. If a marble is drawn at In an examination, there are three sections
random from the box, the probability that it namely Reasoning, Maths and English.
is blue is 1/3. Then how many number of Reasoning part contains 4 questions. There
green marbles in the box? are 5 questions in maths section and 6
A. 10 questions in English section. If three
B. 15 questions are selected randomly from the list

of questions then what is the probability that Answer – B. 5/33

all of them are from maths? Explanation :
A. 7/91 Total Marbles = 12
B. 8/91 Probability = 5c2 / 12c2 = 5/33
C. 2/91
D. 4/91 A bag contains 5 red caps, 4 blue caps, 3
Answer & Explanation yellow caps and 2 green caps.If three caps are
Answer – C. 2/91 picked at random, what is the probability
Explanation : that two are red and one is green?
Total no of questions= 15 A. 22/55
Probability = 5c3/15c3 = 2/91 B. 15/81
C. 10/91
A basket contains 5 red 4 blue 3 green D. 5/91
marbles. If three marbles picked up random, Answer & Explanation
What is the probability that either all are Answer – D. 5/91
green or all are red? Explanation :
A. 1/20 Total caps = 14
B. 7/20 Probability = 5c2 * 2c1/ 14c3 = 5/91
C. 3/20
D. 9/20 A bag contains 5 red caps, 4 blue caps, 3
Answer & Explanation yellow caps and 2 green caps. If four caps are
Answer – A. 1/20 picked at random, what is the probability
Explanation : that two are red, one is blue and one is green?
Total Marbles = 12 A. 22/1001
Either all are green or all are red = 5c3 + 3c3 B. 80/1001
probability = 5c3 + 3c3/12c3 = 11/220 = 1/20 C. 21/1001
D. 55/1001
A basket contains 5 red 4 blue 3 green Answer & Explanation
marbles. If three marbles picked up random, Answer – B. 80/1001
What is the probability that at least one is Explanation :
blue? Total caps = 14
A. 41/55 Probability = 5c2 * 4c1 * 2c1 / 14c4 = 80/1001
B. 53/55
C. 47/55 A bag contains 2 red caps, 4 blue caps, 3
D. 49/55 yellow caps and 5 green caps. If three caps
Answer & Explanation are picked at random, what is the probability
Answer – A. 41/55 that none is green?
Explanation : A. 2/13
Total Marbles = 12 B. 3/13
other than blue 8c3 / 12c3 = 14/55 C. 1/13
probability = 1-14/55 = 41/55 D. 5/13
A basket contains 5 red 4 blue 3 green Answer – B. 3/13
marbles. If two marbles picked up random, Explanation :
What is the probability that both are red? Total caps = 14
A. 4/33 Probability = 5c0 * 9c3/ 14c3 = 3/13
B. 5/33
C. 7/33
D. 8/33 A bag contains 5 red and 7 white balls. Four
Answer & Explanation balls are drawn out one by one and not
replaced. What is the probability that they

are alternatively of different colours? A box contains 4 red, 5 black and 6 green
a) 7/99 balls. 3 balls are drawn at random. What is
b) 11/99 the probability that all the balls are of same
c) 14/99 colour?
d) 19/99 a) 33/455
e) None of these b) 34/455
Answer & Explanation c) 44/455
Answer – c) 14/99 d) 47/455
Explanation : e) None of these
Balls are picked in two manners – RWRW or Answer & Explanation
WRWR Answer – b) 34/455
So probability = (5/12)*(7/11)*(4/10)*(6/9) + Explanation :
(7/12)*(5/11)*(6/10)*(4/9) = 14/99 (4c3 + 5c3 + 6c3)/15c3 = 34/455
P and Q are sitting in a ring with 11 other An apartment has 8 floors. An elevator
persons. If the arrangement of 11 persons is starts with 4 passengers and stops at 8 floors
at random, then the probability that there are of the apartment. What is the probability that
exactly 4 persons between them? all passengers travels to different floors?
a) 1/3 a) 109/256
b) 1/4 b) 135/256
c) 1/5 c) 105/256
d) 1/6 d) 95/256
Answer – d) 1/6 Answer – c) 105/256
Fix the position of P, then Q can be sit in 12 Total outcomes = 8*8*8*8
positions, so total possible outcome = 12 Favourable outcomes = 8*7*6*5 (first person
Now, exactly 4 persons are sitting between having 8 choices, after that second person have 7
them. This can be done in two ways as shown in choices and so on)
figure, so favourable outcomes = 2 So, probability = 105/256
So, probability = 2/12 = 1/6
A speak truth in 60% cases and B in 80%
10 persons are seated around a round cases. In what percent of cases they likely to
table. What is the probability that 4 contradict each other narrating the same
particular persons are always seated incident?
together? a) 9/25
a) 1/21 b) 7/25
b) 4/21 c) 11/25
c) 8/21 d) 13/25
d) 11/21 e) None of these
Answer & Explanation Answer – c) 11/25
Answer – a) 1/21 Explanation :
Explanation : P(A) = 3/5 and P(B) = 4/5. Now they are
Total outcomes = (10 -1)! = 9! contradicting means one is telling truth and other
Favourable outcomes = 6!*4! (4 person seated telling the lie. So,
together and 6 other persons seated randomly, so Probability = (3/5)*(1/5) + (2/5)*(4/5)
they will sit in (7-1)! Ways and those 4 persons
can be arranged in 4! ways) A box contains 30 electric bulbs, out of
So probability = 1/21 which 8 are defective. Four bulbs are chosen

at random from this box. Find the probability a) 16/49

that at least one of them is defective? b) 25/49
a) 432/783 c) 12/49
b) 574/783 d) 21/49
c) 209/784 e) None of these
d) 334/784 Answer & Explanation
e) None of these Answer – a) 16/49
Answer – b) 574/783 (8c1)/(14c1) * (8c1)*(14c1) = 16/49
Explanation :
1 – 22c4/30c4 = 1 – 209/783 = 574/783
A six-digit is to be formed from the given
Two person A and B appear in an numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. Find the
interview. The probability of A’s selection is probability that the number is divisible by 4.
1/5 and the probability of B’s selection is 2/7. a) 3/17
What is the probability that only one of them b) 4/15
is selected? c) 4/19
a) 11/35 d) 4/17
b) 12/35 e) None of these
c) 13/35 Answer & Explanation
d) 17/35 Answer – b) 4/15
Answer & Explanation For a number to be divisible by 4, the last two
Answer – c) 13/35 digit should be divisible by 4.
Explanation : So possible cases – 12, 16, 24, 32, 36, 52, 56, 64
A selects and B rejects + B selects and A rejects (last two digits)
= (1/5)*(5/7) + (4/5)*(2/7) = 13/35 So favourable outcomes = 24 +24 +24 +24 +
24+ 24+24+24 = 192
A 4- digit number is formed by the digits So p = 192/720 = 4/15
0, 1, 2, 5 and 8 without repetition. Find the
probability that the number is divisible by 5. A bag contains 6 red balls and 7 white
a) 1/5 balls. Another bag contains 5 red balls and 3
b) 2/5 white balls. One ball is selected from each.
c) 3/5 Find the probability that one ball is red and
d) 4/5 one is white?
e) None of these a) 53/104
Answer & Explanation b) 47/104
Answer – b) 2/5 c) 63/104
Explanation : d) 51/104
Total possibility = 5*4*3*2 e) None of these
Favourable outcomes = 2*4*3*2 (to be Answer & Explanation
divisible by 5 unit digit can be filled with only 0 Answer – a) 53/104
or 5, so only two possibilities are there, then the Explanation :
remaining can be filled in 4, 3 and 2 ways (6/13)*(3/8) + (7/13)*(5/8) = 53/104
respectively)
so probability = 2/5 A lottery is organised by the college ABC
through which they will provide scholarship
A bag contains 6 red balls and 8 green of rupees one lakhs to only one student. There
balls. 2 balls are drawn at random one by one are 100 fourth year students, 150 third year
with replacement. Find the probability that students, 200 second year students and 250
both the balls are green first year students. What is the probability

that a second year student is choosen. b) 16/5525

a) 1/7 c) 18/5524
b) 2/7 d) 64/5515
e) None of these Answer – b) 16/5525
Answer – b) 2/7 (4c1 + 4c1 + 4c1)/(52c3)
Explanation :
Second year students = 200 A and B are two persons sitting in a
so, P = 200/700 = 2/7 circular arrangement with 8 other persons.
Find the probability that both A and B sit
A card is drawn from a pack of 52 cards. together.
The card is drawn at random; find the a) 1/9
probability that it is neither club nor queen? b) 2/7
a) 4/13 c) 2/9
b) 5/13 d) 2/5
e) None of these Answer – c) 2/9
Answer – d) 9/13 Total outcomes = (10 -1)! = 9!
Explanation : Favourable outcomes = (9 -1)!*2!
1 – [13/52 + 4/52 – 1/52] = 9/13 So p = 2/9
A box contains 50 balls, numbered from 1 Find the probability that in a random
to 50. If three balls are drawn at random with arrangement of the letter of words in the
replacement. What is the probability that word ‘PROBABILITY’ the two I’s come
sum of the numbers are odd? together.
a) 1/2 a) 2/11
b) 1/3 b) 1/11
c) 2/7 c) 3/11
d) 1/5 d) 4/11
Answer –a) 1/2 Answer –a) 2/11
There are 25 odd and 25 even numbers from 1 Total outcomes = 11!/(2!*2!)
to 50. favourable outcomes = (10!*2!)/(2!*2!)
Sum will be odd if = odd + odd + odd, odd + p = 2/11
even + even, even + odd + even, even+ even +
odd In a race of 12 cars, the probability that
P= (1/2)*(1/2)*(1/2) + (1/2)*(1/2)*(1/2) + car A will win is 1/5 and of car B is 1/6 and
(1/2)*(1/2)*(1/2) + (1/2)*(1/2)*(1/2) that of car C is 1/3. Find the probability that
=4/8 = ½ only one of them won the race.
a) 2/7
From a pack of cards, if three cards are b) 7/10
drawn at random one after the other with c) 9/10
replacement, find the probability that one is d) 3/7
ace, one is jack and one is queen? e) None of these
a) 16/7725 Answer & Explanation
Answer – b) 7/10 Answer – c) 91/264

1/5 + 1/6 + 1/3= 7/10 (all events are mutually Probability = probability of selecting the bag
exclusive) and probability of selecting red ball
(1/2)*(3/11) + (1/2)*(5/12) = 91/264
A bag contains 3 red balls and 8 blacks
ball and another bag contains 5 red balls and 12 persons are seated at a circular table.
7 blacks balls, one ball is drawn at random Find the probability that 3 particular persons
from either of the bag, find the probability always seated together.
that the ball is red. a) 9/55
a) 93/264 b) 7/55
b) 95/264 c) 4/55
c) 91/264 d) 3/55
Answer & Explanation Answer – d) 3/55
Answer – c) 91/264 Explanation :
Explanation : total probability = (12-1)! = 11!
Probability = probability of selecting the bag Desired probability = (10 – 1)! = 9!
and probability of selecting red ball So, p = (9! *3!) /11! = 3/55
(1/2)*(3/11) + (1/2)*(5/12) = 91/264
P and Q are two friends standing in a
circular arrangement with 10 more people.
A bag contains 5 red balls and 7 blue balls. Find the probability that exactly 3 persons
Two balls are drawn at random without are seated between P and Q.
replacement, and then find the probability of a) 5/11
that one is red and other is blue. b) 4/11
a) 33/65 c) 2/11
b) 35/66 d) 3/11
e) None of these Answer – c) 2/11
Answer – b) 35/66 Fix P at one point then number of places where
Explanation : B can be seated is 11.
(First red ball is drawn and then blue ball is Now, exactly three persons can be seated
drawn) + (first blue ball is drawn and then red between P and Q, so only two places where Q
ball is drawn) can be seated. So, p = 2/11
(5/12)*(7/11) + (7/12)*(5/11) = 35/66
A basket contains 5 black and 8 yellow
A bag contains 3 red balls and 8 blacks balls. Four balls are drawn at random and
ball and another bag contains 5 red balls and not replaced. What is the probability that
7 blacks balls, one ball is drawn at random they are of different colours alternatively.
from either of the bag, find the probability a) 56/429
that the ball is red. b) 57/429
a) 93/264 c) 61/429
b) 95/264 d) 68/429
e) None of these Answer – a) 56/429

sol=> BYBY + YBYB = d) 12/49

(5/13)*(8/12)*(4/11)*(7/10) + e) None of these
(8/13)*(5/12)*(7/11)*(4/10) = 56/429 Answer & Explanation
Answer – b) 9/49
Direction(Q6 – Q8): Explanation :
A bag contains 6 red balls and 8 green balls. P = (6/14)*(6/14)
Two balls are drawn at random one after one
with replacement. What is the probability Find the probability that in a leap year,
that- the numbers of Mondays are 53?
Both the balls are green a) 1/7
a) 13/49 b) 2/7
b) 15/49 c) 3/7
c) 16/49 d) 4/7
Answer & Explanation Answer – b) 2/7
Answer – c) 16/49 Explanation :
Explanation : In a leap year there are 52 complete weeks i.e.
P = (8/14)*(8/14) 364 days and 2 more days. These 2 days can be
SM, MT, TW, WT, TF, FS, and SS.
First one is green and second one is red So P = 2/7
a) 16/49
b) 14/49 A urn contains 4 red balls, 5 green balls
c) 11/49 and 6 white balls, if one ball is drawn at
d) 12/49 random, find the probability that it is neither
e) None of these red nor white.
Answer & Explanation a) 1/3
Answer – d) 12/49 b) 1/4
Explanation : c) 1/5
P = (8/14)*(6/14) d) 2/3
e) None of these
Both the balls are red Answer & Explanation
a) 14/49 Answer – a) 1/3
b) 9/49 Explanation :
c) 11/49 5c1/15c1 = 1/3

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1. What will be the area of trapezium whose 3. At the rate of Rs. 2 per sq m, cost of
parallel sides are 22 cm and 16 cm long, painting a rectangular floor is Rs 5760. If
and the distance between them is 11 cm? the length of the floor is 80% more than its
A) 209 cm2 breadth, then what is the length of the
B) 282 cm2 floor?
C) 265 cm2 A) 25 m
D) 179 cm2 B) 72 m
E) 302 cm2 C) 67 m
D) 56 m
E) 46 m
View Answer
Solution:
Area of a trapezium = 1/2 (sum of parallel Option B
sides) * (perpendicular distance between Solution:
them) = 1/2 (22 + 16) * (11) = 209 cm2 Let the length and the breadth of the floor
be l m and b m respectively.
l = b + 80% of b = l + 0.8 b = 1.8b
2. The perimeter of a rectangle is 42 m. If the Area of the floor = 5760/2 = 2880 sq m
area of the square formed on the diagonal l*b = 2880 i.e., l * l/1.8 = 2880
of the rectangle as its side is 1 1/12 % more l = 72
than the area of the rectangle, find the
longer side of the rectangle.
A) 19 m 4. A 7 m wide path is to be made around a
B) 16 m circular garden having a diameter of 7 m.
C) 9 m What will be the area of the path in square
D) 5 m metre?
E) 12 m A) 298
B) 256
C) 308
View Answer D) 365
E) 387
Option E
Solution:
Let the sides of the rectangle be l and b View Answer
respectively.
From the given data, Option C
√(l2 + b2) = (1 + 1 1/12) lb Solution:
=> l2 + b2 = (1 + 13/12) lb = 25/12 * lb Area of the path = Area of the outer circle –
12(l2 + b2 ) = 25 lb Area of the inner circle = π{7/2 + 7}2 – π
Adding 24 lb on both sides [7/2]2
12 l2 + 12b2 + 24lb = 25 lb = 308 sq m
12(l2 + b2 + 2lb) = 49 lb
12(l + b)2 = 49lb 5. The perimeter of a rectangle of length 62
but 2(l + b) = 42 => l + b = 21 cm and breadth 50 cm is four times
So 12(21)2 = 49lb perimeter of a square. What will be the
Solve, we get lb = 108 circumference of a semicircle whose
Since l + b = 21, longer side = 12 m diameter is equal to the side of the given
square?
A) 36 cm
B) 25 cm

C) 29 cm Option C
D) 17 cm Solution:
E) 16 cm Radius of cone = 30/2 = 15, radius of ball =
10/2 = 5
Volumes will be equal, so
View Answer (1/3) π r2h = (4/3) π R3
152h = 4* 53
Option B So h = 2.2
Solution:
Let the side of the square be a cm. 8. A cylinder whose base of circumference is
Parameter of the rectangle = 2(62 + 50) = 6 m can roll at a rate of 3 rounds per
224 cm Parameter of the square = 56 cm second. How much distance will the
i.e. 4a = 56 cylinder cover in 9 seconds?
So a = 14 A) 125 m
Diameter, d of the semicircle = 14 cm B) 162 m
Circumference of the semicircle = 1/2(π)(r) C) 149 m
+d D) 173 m
= 1/2(22/7)(7) + 14 = 25 cm E) 157 m
6. What is the volume of a cylinder whose View Answer

curved surface area is 1408 cm2 and height
is 16 cm? Option B
A) 7715 cm3 Solution:
B) 9340 cm3 Distance covered in one round = 2 x π x r =
C) 8722 cm3 6m
D) 7346 cm3 Distance covered in 1 second = 3 x 6 = 18
E) 9856 cm3 m
So distance covered in 9 seconds = 18×9=
162m
View Answer
9. A container is formed by surmounting a
Option E hemisphere on a right circular cylinder of
Solution: same radius as that of hemisphere. If the
2πrh = 1408, h = 16 volume of the container is 576π m3 and
Solve both, so r = 14 radius of cylinder is 6 m, then find the
Volume = π r2h = (22/7) * 14 * 14 * 16 = height of the container.
9856 A) 14 m
B) 12 m
7. A cone with diameter of its base as 30 cm C) 20 m
is formed by melting a spherical ball of D) 18 m
diameter 10 cm. What is the approximate E) 22 m
height of the cone?
A) 6 cm
B) 3 cm View Answer
C) 2 m
D) 5 cm Option D
View Answer

is on the opposite face of the cube. If the

volumes of cube is 216 cm3 , what is the
volume of the cone (approximately)?
A) 56 cm3
B) 60 cm3
C) 46 cm3
D) 50 cm3
E) None of these
View Answer
Option A
Solution:
Volume of the container = Volume of the

cylinder + Volume of the hemisphere
Volume of the container = π 62h + (2/3) π
63 = 576π
= π 36 (h + 4) = 576π
Solving we get h = 12
So the height of the container = 12 + 6 = 18
m
10. The radii of two cylinders are in the ratio 3

: 2 and their curved surface areas are in the
ratio 3 : 5. What is the ratio of their
volumes?
A) 8 : 11
B) 5 : 9
C) 7 : 4 radius of cone= a/2
D) 9 : 10 volume(a3)=216 , hence a=6
E) 13 : 7 r= 3 cm; height of the cone= 6cm (as it is
fitted in this cube of side 6 cm, hence its
height will also be 6 cm)
View Answer Volume of cone= 1/3 π*r2 * h
=56
Option D
Solution:
r1/r2 = 3/2 or r1 = 3/2 * r2 2. The diagram shows a section of a rocket
CSA1/CSA2 = 2πr1h1/2πr2h2 = 3/5 firework. If this section can be completely
So h1/h2 = 2/5 filled with gunpowder what is the volume
Volume1/ Volume2 = πr12h1/ πr22h2 = of gunpowder required?
9/10 A) 1882 cm3
B) 1782 cm3
C) 1982 cm3
D) 1682 cm3
1. A right circular cone is exactly fitted inside E) None of these
a cube in such a way that the edges of the
base of the cone are touching the edge of
one of the faces of the cube and the vertex View Answer
Option B A) 3 cm
Solution: B) 9 cm
C) 18 cm
D) 15 cm
E) None of these
View Answer
Option C
Solution:
sin 60 = P/H=r/6=√3/2
=> r=3√3 cm
In the cone; 62 = h2 + r2
h=3 cm
Volume of Gunpowder= Volume of Cone+
Volume of Cylinder=1/3 πr2h + πr2h =
πr2 (1/3 h+h)
=22/7*27*21=1782 Volume of ball= volume of rising water in
the cylinder
3. If a square, circle and rectangle has same
4/3 * π*r3 = π*r2 *h
perimeter then which one of them has the
4/3*6*6*6=4*4*h
maximum area?
h=18 cm
A) Square
B) Circle
C) Rectangle 5. If the base of a pyramid is square and its
D) All have equal area side is 4√2 cm and slant height of pyramid
E) Cannot be determined is 5 cm, find the volume of pyramid.
A) 48 cm3
B) 16 cm3
View Answer C) 24 cm3
Option B D) 32 cm3
Solution: In such case the area in E) None of these
descending order is: Circle> Square>
Rectangle
View Answer
4. A cylinder has some water at height 20 cm.
Option D Solution:
If a sphere of radius 6 cm is poured into it
l=slant height=5 cm ; h=height; side=4√2
then find the rise in height of water if the
cm
radius of cylinder is 4 cm.

l2 = h2 + [(side*√2)/2]2 E) None of these

Note: The content inside bracket is the
calculation for half of the diagonal of the
square. View Answer
h= 3 cm
volume= 1/3 * Area of base * h Option D
=1/3 * 32 * 3= 32 Solution:
6. A sphere of 5 cm radius is melted and small

sphere of radius 1 cm is made from it. Find
the number of sphere that can be made
from it.
A) 25
B) 125
C) 50
D) 100
E) None of these
View Answer
Option B
Solution: Number of sphere=Volume of
large sphere/volume of small sphere
[4/3* π *r13 ]/ [4/3* π
*r23 ]=5*5*5/1*1*1=125
Total area= 10000
7. A person wants to make a cylindrical box road area= 2*100 + 2*100- 2*2=396
which is open from the top. If the height of remaining area=10000-396=9604
that box is 10 cm and radius is 7 cm find
the area of sheet which is required to make
it. 9. In a right circular cone the radius of its base
A) 880 cm2 is 6 cm and its height is 14 cm. A cross
B) 1188 cm2 section is made through the mid-point of
C) 594 cm2 the height parallel to the base. The volume
D) 440 cm2 of the lower portion is?
E) None of these A) 528 cm3
B) 366 cm3
C) 498 cm3
View Answer D) 462 cm3
E) None of these
Option C
Solution: Area required=Curved surface
area + Area of base= 2 π r h + π r2 = 594 View Answer
8. A square park has a 2 m wide cross road in
middle of it. If the side of park is 100 m
then find the remaining area of the park.
A) 9650 m2
B) 9596 m2
C) 9600 m2
D) 9604 m2

Option D Solution: C) 30 cm
D) 27 cm
E) 19 cm
View Answer
Option D
Solution:
Parameter of square = 2 * (14+20) = 68cm
So side of square = 68/4 = 17 cm
So diameter of semicircle = 17 cm
So circumference of a semicircle = πr = 22/7 *
17/2 = 27 cm
There are two circles of different radius such

that radius of the smaller circle is three – sevens
that of the larger circle. A square whose area
Volume of cone= 1/3 π*r2 * h equals 3969 sq cm has its side as thrice the
Volume of lower part=volume of full cone- radius of the larger circle. What is the
volume of upper cone circumference of the smaller circle?
for full cone take r=6, h=14 A) 59 cm
for upper cone take r1=r/2=3 and h=7 B) 56.5 cm
volume of lower part=528-66=462 C) 49.5 cm
D) 65.5 cm
E) 62 cm
10. If radius of cone decrease by 50% and
height increase by 20%. Then find the View Answer
percentage change in the volume.A) 70% Option B
decrease Solution:
B) 70% increase Side of square = √3969 = 63 cm
C) 40% decrease So radius of larger circle = 1/3 * 63 = 21 cm
D) 40% increase So radius of smaller circle = 3/7 * 21 = 9 cm
E) 20% increase So circumference of smaller circle = 2 * 22/7 * 9
= 56.5 cm
A Birthday cap is in the form of a right

View Answer circular cone which has base of radius as 9 cm
Option A and height equal to 12 cm. Find the approximate
Solution: area of the sheet required to make 8 such caps.
Volume of cone= 1/3 π*r2 * h A) 3225 cm2
r=50% dec =1/2 =>2————1 B) 3278 cm2
2———–1(dec) C) 3132 cm2
h=20% inc =1/5 =>5————-6 (inc) D) 3392 cm2
2*2*5:1*1*6=10:3 E) 3045 cm2
(3-10)/10*100=70% dec View Answer
Option D
Solution:
The parameter of a square is equal to the r = 9, h = 12
perimeter of a rectangle of length 14 cm and So slant height, l = √(92+122) = 15 cm
breadth 20 cm. Find the circumference of a So curved surface area of a cap = πrl = 22/7 * 9
semicircle (approx.) whose diameter is equal to * 15 = 424 sq. cm
the side of the square. So curved surface area of 8 such cap = 424*8 =
A) 32 cm 3392 sq. cm which is also equal to area of sheet
B) 22 cm required to make 8 such caps
The barrel of a fountain pen is cylindrical in Capacity of vessel = volume of cylinder + vol of
shape which radius of base as 0.7 cm and is 5 hemisphere
cm long. One such barrel in the pen can be used So = πr2h + 2/3 *πr3
to write 300 words. A barrel full of ink which = 22/7 * 7 * 7 * 8 + 2/3 * 22/7 * 7 * 7 * 7
has a capacity of 14 cu cm can be used to write = 1232 + 718.67
how many words approximately? = 1950.67 cu cm
A) 598
B) 656 A car has wheels of diameter 70 m. How
C) 508 many revolutions can the wheel complete in 20
D) 545 minutes if the car is travelling at a speed of 110
E) 687 m/s?
View Answer A) 550
Option D B) 580
Solution: C) 630
Volume of the barrel of pen = πr2h = 22/7 * D) 640
0.7*0.7 * 5 = 7.7 cu cm E) 600
A barrel which has capacity 7.7 cu cm can write View Answer
300 words Option E
So which has capacity 14 cu cm can write = Solution:
300/7.7 * 14 = 545 words Radius of wheel = 70/2 = 35 cm
Distance travelled in one revolution = 2πr = 2 *
A vessel is in the form of a hemi-spherical 22/7 * 35 = 220 cm
bowl on which is mounted a hollow cylinder. Let the number of revolutions made by wheel is
The diameter of the sphere is 14 cm and the total x
height of vessel is 15 cm, find the capacity of the So total distance travelled = distance travelled in
vessel. one revolution * number of revolutions
A) 1977.23 cm3 So total distance travelled = 220x cm
B) 1999.45 cm3 20 mins = 20*60 seconds
C) 1840.67 cm3 Speed of car = 220x/(20*60)
D) 1950.67 cm3 So 110 = 220x/(20*60)
E) 1833.27 cm3 Solve, x = 600
View Answer
Option D A clock has its minute hand of length 7 cm.
Solution: What area will it swept in covering 10 minutes?
A) 32.17 cm2
B) 35.67 cm2
C) 45.45 cm2
D) 41.23 cm2
E) None of these
View Answer
Option B
Solution:
Length will be the radius, so r = 7cm
Minute hand covers 360o in 60 minutes
So in 10 minutes it covers = 60o
Area of arc = angle it makes/360 * πr2
Diameter is 14, so radius is 7 cm So area covered = 60/360 * 22/7 * 7 * 7 = 25.67
Total height = 15 cm, so height of cylinder = 15- Find the area of shaded region
7 = 8 cm (because height of hemisphere is same (approximately) in the given figure if AB = 12
as its radius) cm and BC = 9 cm with O being the centre of

circle. = (4/3) (22/7) (784)

= 9856 / 3 cm3
Height of the cylinder formed = 8/3 cm
Let the radius of the cylinder be ‘r’ cm
Volume of the cylinder = πr2h
= 22/7 * r2 * 8/3
= 22/7 * r2 * 8/3 = 9856 / 3
r2 = 392
r = 14√2 cm
So Diameter of the cylinder = 2 x 14√2 =28√2
cm
The radii of two cylinders are in the ratio 4 :

5 and their curved surface areas are in the ratio 3
: 5. What is the ratio of their volumes?
A) 11 : 24
A) 40 cm cm2 B) 13 : 21
B) 27 cm cm2 C) 7 : 19
C) 23 cm2 D) 11 : 15
D) 39 cm2 E) 12 : 25
E) 34 cm2 View Answer
Option E Solution:
Solution: r1/r2 = 4/5
ABC forms a right angles triangle, so AC = CSA1/CSA2 = 2πr1h1/2πr2h2 = 3/5
√(9^2 + 12^2) = 15 cm So h1/h2 = 3/4
So diameter of circle = 15 cm, so radius = 15/2 Volume1/ Volume2 = πr12h1/ πr22h2 = 12/25
cm
Area of semicircle = ½ * 22/7 * 15/2 * 15/2 =
88.39 sq cm
Area of triangle = 1/2 * base * height = 1/2 * 9 * 1. The height of the cone is 24 cm and the
12 = 54 sq cm curved surface area of cone is 550 cm2.
So area of shaded region = 88.39 – 54 = 34 Find its volume.
A) 1200 cm2
The diameters of the internal and external B) 1232 cm2
surfaces of a hollow spherical shell are 10cm C) 1240 cm2
and 6 cm respectively. If it is melted and D) 1260 cm2
recasted into a solid cylinder of length 8/3 cm, E) 1262 cm2
find the diameter of the cylinder.
A) 28√2 cm
B) 14√2 cm View Answer
C) 26√2 cm
D) 18√2 cm Option B
E) 22√2 cm Solution:
Volume= 1/3 π*r2 * h
View Answer
Answer will be divisible by 11, as in pie we
Option A
have 2*11. As only 1232 is divisible by 11,
Solution:
External diameter of a sphere = 10 cm it is the answer
Internal diameter of the sphere = 6 cm 2. The side of a square base of a pyramid
Volume of the sphere = 4/3 π (R3 – r3) increases by 20% and its slant height
= (4/3) (22/7) (103 – 63) increases by 10%. Find the per cent change
in Curved Surface Area. Volume of sphere1/volume of sphere 2=

A) 28% required number of sphere
B) 58.4% =6*6*6/1*1*1=216
C) 32%
D) 45.20% 5. A sphere of radius 9 cm is dip into a
E) 48% cylinder who is filled with water upto 20
cm. If the radius of cylinder is 6 cm find
the percentage change in height.
View Answer A) 50%
B) 40%
Option C C) 55%
Solution: D) 45%
C.S.A=1/2*(perimeter of base)*l E) 57%
20+10+(20*10)/100=32%
View Answer
3. If a copper wire is bend to make a square
whose area is 324 cm2. If the same wire is Option D
bent to form a semicircle, then find the Solution:
radius of semicircle.
A) 7 cm
B) 14 cm
C) 11 cm
D) 21 cm
E) 12 cm
View Answer
Option B
Solution:
Area of square= 324, hence side =18
Perimeter = 4a =4*18=72
Circumference of semicircle= 2r+Pie *r
r(2+pie)=72
r=14 cm
4. A man wants to make small sphere of size Volume of sphere= volume of cylinder
1 cm of radius from a large sphere of size from height 20 cm to upwards.
of 6 cm of radius. Find out how many such 4/3 * π * 9*9*9 = π * 6*6*h
sphere can be made? h=9
A) 216 new height=20+9=29
B) 125 %change= 9/20*100=45%
C) 36
D) 200
E) 64 6. The length of the perpendicular drawn from
any point in the interior of an equilateral
triangle to the respective sides are P1, P2
View Answer and P3. Find the length of each side of the
triangle.
Option A A) 2/√3 *(P1 + P2 + P3)
Solution: B) 1/3 * (P1 + P2 + P3)

C) 1/√3 *(P1 + P2 + P3) Volume of cone=1024 π/3 = 1/3 * π *r2 * h

D) 4/√3 *(P1 + P2 + P3) (r=h/2)
E) 5/√3 *(P1 + P2 + P3) h=16
View Answer 9. If the radius of a sphere increase by 4 cm

then the surface area increase by 704 cm2 .
Option A The radius of the sphere initially was?
A) 5
7. A conical cup is filled with ice cream. The B) 4
ice cream forms a hemispherical shape on C) 6
its top. The height of the hemispherical part D) 8
is 7 cm. The radius of the hemispherical E) 10
part equals the height of cone then the
volume of ice cream is?
A) 1078 cm3 View Answer
B) 1708 cm3
C) 7108 cm3 Option A
D) 7180 cm3 Solution:
E) 1808 cm3 4 π(r+4)2 – 4 * π*r2 = 704
solve and get r=5
View Answer 10. By melting two solid metallic spheres of

radii 1 cm and 6 cm, a hollow sphere of
Option A thickness 1 cm is made. The external radius
Solution: of the hollow sphere will be.
Volume = volume of hemisphere + volume A) 8 cm
of cone= 2/3* π *r3 + 1/3 π * r2 *h B) 9 cm
=1078 C) 6 cm
D) 7 cm
8. Assume that a drop of water is spherical E) 10 cm
and its diameter is one tenth of a cm. A
conical glass has equal height to its
diameter of rim. If 2048000 drops of water View Answer
fill the glass completely then find the
height of the glass. Option B
A) 12 cm Solution:
B) 16 cm 4/3* π (R3 + r3)= 4/3* π * ((x+1)3 – x3)
C) 20 cm R=6 cm; r=1 cm; x= radius of hollow
D) 8 cm sphere inner; (x+1)=outer radius
E) 10 cm solve and get x=8
outer=x+1=9 cm
View Answer
Option B 1. A room 10mtr long 4mtr broad and 4mtr
Solution: high has two windows of 2*1mtr and
diameter of drop of water=1/10 => 3*2mtr. Find the cost of papering the walls
radius=1/20 with paper 50cm wide at 25paisa per
volume of 204800 drop of meter?
water=204800*4/3* π*1/20 *1/20*1/20 = A) Rs48
1024 π/3 B) Rs50

C) Rs52 0+9= 9
D) Rs54 Find difference = 9-9=0
E) Rs46 If difference is either 0 or divisible of 11
then number is divisible of 11.
Ans ¬– A
View Answer
4. A right circular cone is exactly fitted inside
Option C a cube in such a way that the edges of the
Solution: base of the cone are touching the edges of
Area of walls = 2(10+4)*4 =112 one of the faces of the cube and the vertex
Area of windows = 2+6 = 8 is on the opposite face of the cube. If the
Area to be covered = 112−8= 104mtr volume of cube is 2744 cubic cm, what is
Length of paper = 104/50*100 =208m the approximate volume of the cone?
Cost = 208*25/100 = 52 A) 715
B) 719
2. A cubical block of 8m*12m*16m is cut C) 729
into exact number of equal cubes. The least D) 725
possible number of cubes will be? E) 710
A) 9
B) 24
C) 18 View Answer
D) 30
E) 12 Option B
Solution:
side of cone 3√2744 = 14
View Answer Radius of cone = 7
Height = 14
Option B Volume = 1/3 ∏r²h
Solution: 1/3*22/7*7*7*14 = 718.66= 719
H.C.F of 8,12,16 =4
Least number of cubes = 8*12*16/4*4*4 = 5. A hollow cylindrical tube is open at both
24 ends is made of iron 4cm thick. If the
external diameter be 52cm and the length
of the tube be 120cm, find the number of
3. Find the volume, curved surface area and cubic cm of iron in it?approx
the total surface area of a hemisphere of A) 72419
radius 21cm? B) 72425
A) 19404cm³, 2772cm², 4158cm² C) 72405
B) 4158cm³, 5000cm², 4000cm² D) 72411
C) 20000cm³, 40000cm²,1000cm² E) 72534
D) 30000cm³, 2000cm²,5000cm²
E) 40302cm³, 3320cm²,5650cm²
View Answer
Solution:
Option A H = 120 external diameter – 52
Solution: External radius = 26
The option which gets divided by 11, will Internal radius = 26-4 =22
be the answer Volume of iron = external volume –
Method to check – 19404 = add alternate internal volume
number = 1+4+4 =9

22/7 * 26 * 26 * 120 – 22/7 * 22 * 22 * B) 1:1

120 = 72411 C) 3:2
D) 2:3
6. A solid toy is in the form of a hemisphere
surmounted by a right circular cone. Height
of the cone is 2cm and the diameter of the View Answer
base is 4cm. If a right circular cylinder
circumscribe the solid, find how much Option B
more space will it cover? Solution:
A) 4π cm³ let the radius of hemisphere and cone are r1
B) 2π cm³ and r2
C) 16π cm³ H’s volume/c’s volume = 1/1
D) 8π cm³ So [2/3 πr13]/[1/3 πr22*2r2] = 1/1
E) 8π cm³ So r1 : r2 = 1 : 2 or D1 : D2 = 1: 1
8. If the height of a pyramid is 12cm and its

View Answer base is a square which perimeter is 40cm,
then find the volume of pyramid?
Option D A) 300 cm³
Solution: B) 200 cm³
C) 400 cm³
D) 500 cm³
View Answer
Option C
Solution:
perimeter of base =40
Side of base = 10
Area of base = 100
Volume = 1/3 * area of base * height
= 1/3 * 100 * 12 = 400cm³
9. If the perimeter of square, circle, rectangle,

are equal. Then whose area is largest?
A) Circle
B) Square
C) Rectangle
D) All are equal
R of hemisphere =4/2 = 2cm
H of cylinder = 4cm
R of cone = 2cm View Answer
V of cylinder – volume of solid =
=π*2²*4 –(2/3 π*2³+1/3*π*2³) Option A
= 16π − 8π Solution:
= 8π when perimeter of these are equal then
descending order of area is
7. The ratio between volumes of a hemisphere Circle >square> rectangle.
and a cone is 1:1. If the cone’s height is So option A is Ans
equal to its diameter, then find the ratio of
diameter of hemisphere and cone ? 10. A rectangular plot of grass is 50m long and
A) 2:1 40m broad. From the center of each side a
path of 3m wide goes across the center of B) 2652.57 m2, Rs.1326.285

the opposite side. Find the area of path? C) 2541.14 m2, Rs.1600.47
A) 270 D) 3245.78 m2,Rs.2000
B) 280 E) 4157.12 m2,Rs.1452.11
C) 251
D) 261 View Answer
Option B
Solution:
View Answer Circumference of the garden = 2*pi*R = 1320
Option D R= 210m
Solution: Outer radius = 210 +2= 212 m
Area of the road = pi*(212)â – pi*(210)^2
= pi*422*2 = 2652.57 m^2
Therefore ,
cost of gravelling = 2652.57 * 0.5 =
Rs.1326.285
A square shape of park of area 23,104 sq. m

is to be enclosed with wire placed at heights
1,2,3,4 m above the ground . Find required
area of road = 3*50 + 3*40 −3² length of the wire ,,if its length required for each
= 270 −9=261 circuit is 10% greater than the perimeter of the
field ?
Poles are to be fixed along the boundary of a A) 2675.2m
rectangular field in such a way that distance B) 2145.12m
between any two adjacent poles is 2 m.The C) 2750m
perimeter of the field is 70m and length and the D) 2478.11m
breadth of the field are in the ratio 4:3 resp. How E) 2400.5m
many poles will be required?
A) 42 View Answer
B) 40 Option A
C) 35 Solution:
D) 38 Perimeter = √23,104 * 4 = (152 * 4)m
E) 45 Length of each circuit = 152 * 4 *(110/100)
The wire goes around 4 times ,so the total length
View Answer of the wire required = 152 * 4 *(110/100) * 4 =
Option C 2675.2 m
Solution: Area of a hexagon is 54√3 cm^2. What is its
Required between the two poles = side ?
(Perimeter/Dist.between any two adjacent poles) A) 7cm
= 70 / 2 = 35 B) 5cm
C) 4cm
The circumference of a circular garden is D) 6cm
1320m.Find the area. Outside the garden , a road E) 8cm
of 2m width runs around it .What is the area of
this road and calculate the cost of gravelling it at View Answer
the rate of 50 paise per sq. m . Option C
A) 2500.15 m2, Rs.1500.15 Solution:
(6√3/4) *a^2 = 54√3
=> a^2 = 36 308m

=> a = 6 cm
A rectangular plot has a concrete path

Smallest side of a right angled triangle is 8 running in the middle of the plot parallel to the
cm less than the side of a square of perimeter parallel to the breadth of the plot. The rest of the
64cm . Second largest side of the right angled plot is used as a lawn ,which has an area of
triangle is 4 cm less than the length of rectangle 240sq. m. If the width of the path is 3m and the
of area 112 sq. cm and breadth 8 cm .What is the length of the plot is greater than its breadth by
largest side of the right angled triangle? 2m ,what is the area of the rectangular plot(in m
A) 9.2cm )?
B) 7.75cm A) 410m
C) 10.50cm B) 288m
D) 14cm C) 250m
E) 12.80cm D) 300m
E) 320m
View Answer
Solution: Option B
Side of a square = (perimeter /4) = 64/4 = 16 cm Solution:
smallest side = 16 – 8 = 8cm Let width be x m
Length of the rectangle = Area/Breadth = 112/8 and length be (x+2)m
= 14cm Area of path = 3x sq. m
Second side of triangle = 14 – 4 = 10cm x(x+2) – 3x = 240
Hypotenuse of the right angled triangle = => x^2 – x – 240 = 0
√(8)^2+(10)^2 = 12.80 cm => x(x – 16) +15 (x – 16) = 0
=>(x – 16)(x + 15) = 0
=>x = 16
If the radius of the circular field is equal to Length = 16 + 2 = 18m
the side of a square field .If the difference Therefore ,
between the area of the circular field and area of Area of plot = 16 * 18 = 288sq. m
the square field is 5145 sq. m ,then calculate the
perimeter of the circular field?
A) 421m A solid spherical ball of radius r is converted
B) 315m into a solid circular cylinder of radius R. If the
C) 310m height of the cylinder is twice the radius of the
D) 308m sphere ,then find the relation between these two
E) 300m with respect to radius.
A) R = r√(3/4)
View Answer B) R = r√(3/2)
Option D C) R = r√(1/2)
Solution: D) R = r√(2/3)
Let the radius of the circular field and the side of E) R = r√(1/3)
the square field be r
Then, View Answer
pi*r^2 – r^2 = 5145 Option D
=> r^2[(22-7)/7] = 5145 Solution:
=> r = 49 m Since one object is converted into another so the
Therefore , volume will remain the same .
circumference of the circular field = 2*pi*r = Therefore ,
(4/3)*pi*r^3 = pi*R^2*H

=>R = r√(2/3) D) 95
E) None
A rectangular tank of length 37 (1/3) m View Answer

internally , 12 m in breadth and 8 m in depth is Option C
full of water .Find the weight of water in metric Solution:
tons, given that one cubic metre of water weighs Volume of sphere = (4/3)πr^3
1000kg. Volume of cone = (1/3)πr^2h
A) 3584 metric tons Let the number of cones be ‘X’
B) 4500 metric tons => (4/3) *π *28^3 = (1/3) *π *14^2*4* (X)
C) 4101 metric tons => X = 112
D) 3870 metric tons
E) 5721 metric tons
The length and the breadth of a rectangular
View Answer table are increased by 1 m each and due to this
Option A the area of the table increased by 27 sq. m. But if
Solution: the length is increased by 1 m and breadth
Volume of water = 37(1/3)*12*8 m^3 decreased by 1 m, area is decreased by 7 sq. m.
Weight of water = (112/3)*12*8*1000 = Find the perimeter of the table.
3584metric tons. A) 45m
B) 52m
C) 60m
An equilateral triangle and a regular hexagon D) 72m
have equal perimeters. The ratio of the area of E) None
the triangle and that of the hexagon is :
A) 3:4 View Answer
B) 4:9 Option B
C) 1:2 Solution:
D) 2:3 Let original length = l, breadth = b, so area = lb
E) 4:5 When l and b increased by 1:
(l+1)(b+1) = lb + 27
View Answer Solve, l + b = 26
Option D When l increased by 1, b decreased by 1:
Solution: (l+1)(b-1) = lb – 7
Let side of triangle be x and the side of regular Solve, l – b = 6
hexagon be y . Now solve both equations, l = 16, b = 10
3x = 6y Perimeter = 2(16+10)=52m
=>x = 2y
Area of triangle = (√3/4)x2
Area of hexagon = 6*(√3/4) * y2 = (3√3/8)*x2 The water in a rectangular tank having a base
Required ratio = 2 : 3 80 m by 60 m is 6.5 m deep. In what time can
the water be emptied by a pipe of which the
cross-section is a square of side 20 cm, if the
A solid metallic spherical ball of radius 28 cm is water runs through the pipe at the rate of 20 km
melted down and recast into small cones. If the per hour?
diameter of the base of the cone is 28 cm and the A) 39hrs
height is 4 cm, find the number of such cones B) 45hrs
can be made ? C) 60hrs
A) 106 D) 40hrs
B) 118 E) None
C) 112

View Answer ⇒ (b – 20)(b – 10) = 0

Option A ⇒ b= 20 or 10
Solution: ⇒ l = 100/20 = 5 or 100/10 = 10
Volume of water in the tank is The garden is in the shape of a rectangle.
80*60*6.5=31200m^3 Therefore, the length and the breadth of the
Then Volume of water flown in 1hr is garden are 5 m and 20 m respectively.
20*1000(in meter)*20/100*20/100(in
meter)=800m^3
Time taken=31200/800=39hrs Inside a square plot a circular garden is
developed which exactly fits in the square plot
The perimeter of a square is twice the and the diameter of the garden is equal to the
perimeter of a rectangle. If the perimeter of a side of the square plot which is 28m. What is the
square is 140cms and the length of the rectangle area of space left out in the square plot after
is 20cm. Find the breadth of the rectangle? developing the garden ?
A) 18 A) 132m2
B) 20 B) 140m2
C) 15 C) 168m2
D) 12 D) 156 m2
E) None E) None

Option C Option C
Solution: Solution:
Perimeter of a Square = 4a = 140 area of space left = (area of square – area of
a = 140/4 = 35cm circle)28*28 – (22/7*14*14)
Perimeter of a rectangle = 140/2 = 70cm =2(l+b) = 784 – 616
2(20+b) = 70 = 168 m2
B = 35-20 = 15
A farmer wishes to grow a 100 m2 A room is 7.5 m long, 5.5 m broad and 5 m
rectangular vegetable garden. Since he has with high. What will be the expenditure in covering
him only 30 m barbed wire, he fences three sides the walls by paper 40 cm broad at the rate of 80
of the rectangular garden letting compound wall paise per metre ?
of his house act as the fourth side fence. Find the A) 255.5
dimension of his garden. B) 260
A) 20, 5 C) 282.25
B) 25, 4 D) 244
C) 15, 5 E) None
D) 10,10
E) None View Answer
Option B
Option A Area of four walls = 2 × 5 (7.5 + 5.5) = 130 m^2
Solution: Area of required paper = 130 m^2
Area of the garden = 100 m2 Breadth of the paper = 40 cm = 0.4 m
⇒ l × b = 100 ∴ Length of the paper =130/0.4= 325 m
⇒ b= 100/l ∴ Cost of paper at 80 paise per meter = 325 ×
Garden is fenced on three sides. 0.80 = Rs.260
Length of fencing = 2l + b = 30
⇒ (200/b + b= 30 In measuring the sides of a rectangle, one
⇒ b2 – 30b + 200 = 0 side is increases by 30%, and the other side is

decreased by 15%. What is the change in its area 3rd angle =13×8=104
as a percentage ? the largest angle =112°
A) 7.5 smallest angle = 56°
B) 8 difference between largest and smallest angle
C) 10.5 =112-56=56°
D) 11
E) 12 A took 15 seconds to cross a rectangular field
diagonally walking at the rate of 52 m/min and
View Answer B took the same time to cross the same field
Option C along its sides walking at the rate of 68 m/min.
Solution: The area of the field is:
Let initial area of a rectangle is 100. A) 30 m^2
Then 100*130/100*85/100=110.5 B) 40 m^2
The change in Diff is 110.5-100=10.5 C) 50 m^2
D) 60 m^2
The ratio between three angles of a E) None
quadrilateral is 7:11:13 respectively. the value of
the fourth angle of the quadrilateral is 112°. View Answer
what is the difference between the largest and Option D
smallest angles of the quadrilateral ? Solution:
A) 72° length of the diagonal= PR=52*15/60=13m
B) 110° Length of its side =PQ+QR= 68*15/60=17m
C) 90°
D) 56°
E) None
View Answer
Option D
Solution: Then
Total angles of quadrilateral is 360 ° x+y=17 and From pythagoras theorem
7x+11x+13x+112=360 x^2+y^2=169(13^2)
=>31x=360-112 Solving both x=12 and y=5
=>x=248/31=8 Area =12*5=60m^2
Then 1st angle =7x=7×8=56°
2nd angle=11×8=88°

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1. Rahul invested 20% more than Mohit. Mohit invested 10% less than Ragu. If the total sum of their investment is Rs.17880, how much amount
did Raghu invest?
Answer:
Let the investment made by Raghu be 100x, so Mohit’s investment = 90x and rahul’s investment =108x
108x+90x + 100x = 298x = 17880
X=60
So, Raghu investment = 100x = Rs.6000
2. A, B, C and D are four salesman in the first month they received a commission of Rs.3200 from their company and divided it in the ratio of 2 :
3 : 4 : 7 in the second month the commission doubled, the amount was doubled in the ratio 3 : 4 : 5 : 4. In the third month the commission
tripled when compared to the first month and they shared in the ratio of 4 : 7 : 3: 2 and in the fourth month the commission became half of the
previous month and they shared it in the ratio of 4 : 3 : 5 : 4 . What was the average monthly earning of C over the period?
Answer:
Total commission in first month = Rs.3200
Total commission in second month = Rs.6400
Total commission in thired month = Rs. 9600
Total commission in fourth month = Rs.4800
“C’s share in the commission =” 4/16 of 3200+ 5/16 of 6400+ 3/16 of 9600+ 5/16 “of 4800”
=800 + 2000 + 1800 + 1500 = Rs.6100
“C’s average monthly earnings = ” “6100” /4 “= Rs.1525.”
3. Two shops A and B marked the same brand of jeans for Rs.900. Shop A offers successive discounts of 15% and 15% While shop B offers
successive discounts of 20% and 10%. Then the difference in the selling price of jeans is?
Answer:
Final selling price of jeans in shop A = (900- 900×0.15)- (900-900×0.15)×0.15 = Rs. 650.25
Final selling price of jeans in shop B = (900-900×0.20)- (900-900×0.20)×0.10= Rs.648
Difference = Rs.2.25
4. Let us assume that 20g of sugar dissolves in 100g of water. Even an extra pellet will remain undissolved and sediment at the bottom of the
solution. Now, water starts evaporating from 1kg of 7% solution at the rate of 32.5g per hour. After how long will the sediments start to
evaporate?
Answer:
Sedimentation occurs when more than 20g of sugar is present in 100g of water.
Amount of sugar in 1kg of water = 70g
“Amount of water needed for sedimentation to start = ” “70x×100″ /20 ” = 350g”
Amount of water that should evaporate = 1000-350 = 650g
“Time required for eveporation =” ” 650″ /”32.5 ” “= 20 hours.”
5. Two liquids A and B are in ratio 4:1 in container X and 3:5 in container Y. In what ratio should the content of both container be mixed so that
the resulting mixture has A and B in ratio 2:3?
Answer:
Let the ratios in which they are mixed is x and y
Therefore A=4/5x+3/8y
B=1/5x+5/8y
Now A/B=2/3
On solving we get x:y=1:16
6. 8 women can complete the work in 10 days and 5 men can complete the work in 8 days where as 25 children can complete in 4 days. 16
women,4 men and 20 children work together for 2 days.If only women were to complete the remaining work in 1 day, how many women would
be required?
Answer:
(M1)(H1)(D1)/(W1)=(M2)(H2)(D2)/(W2)
Hence (8*10)W=(5*8)M=(25*4)C
4W=2M=5C
Now 16W+4M+20C=16W+8W+16W=40W
8W one day work=1/10
40W one day work=(1/10)*(40/8)=1/2
40W 2 day work=1
Remaining Work=0
Work is already completed.
7. A tank has a leak which would empty it in 6 hrs. A tap pumps water @ 8 litres/ minute into the tank, and it is now emptied in 12 hrs. What is
the capacity of tank?
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Answer:
In the absence of leak time taken by tap to fill tank=12*6/12-6=12hour
Water filled in 1 hour=8*60=480L
Therefore water filled in 12 hour=12*480=5760L
8. A man borrows Rs. 25,000 at 20% compound interest. At the end of every year he pays Rs. 5000 as part of repayment. How much does he still
owe after three such installments?
Answer:
C.I of 20000 in 3 years =25000*(1+20/100)^3=43200Rs
But as we are paying 2000Rs at the end of every year hence that should should be subtracted at the end of every year and the CI on remaining
amount must be calculated.
Therefore CI of 2000Rs that is paid at the end of 1st year=5000*(1+10/100)^2=7200
CI of 2000Rs that is paid at the end of 2nd year=5000*(1+10/100)^1=6000
Hence due amount after 3rd payment=43200-(7200+6000+5000)=25000
9. In a triangle, two sides of right angle triangle are 8 cm and 6 cm. If the triangle is revolved along the 8 cm side, the curved surface area of the
cone so formed will be
Answer:
Radius of cone =8cm
Slant height=10cm
Curved surface area=πrl=22/7*6*10=188.4 cubic cm
10. Anil and Ruhi started a business by investing Rs 2000 and Rs 2800 respectively. After 8 months, Anil added Rs 600 and Ruhi added Rs 400. At
the same time Teena joined them with Rs 4200. Find the share of Teena if they get a profit of Rs 34,300 after a year.
Answer:
Share of Anil : Share of Ruhi : Share of Teena is
2000×8 + 2600×4 : 2800×8 + 3200×4 : 4200×4
33 : 44 : 21
so share of Teena = 21/(33+44+21) × 34300 = Rs 7350
11. A sum of Rs 7000 is deposited in two schemes. One part is deposited in Scheme A which offers 8% rate of interest. Remaining part is
invested in Scheme B which offers 10% rate of interest compounded annually. If interest obtained in scheme A after 4 years is Rs 226 more than
the interest obtained in scheme B after 2 years, find the part deposited in scheme B.
Answer:
(7000-x)*8*4/100 = x [ (1 + 10/100)2 – 1] + 226
70*8*4 – 32x/100 = 21x/100 + 226
2240 – 226 = 53x/100
2014 = 53x/100
So, x = Rs 3800
12. A work which is completed by 20 men in 8 days can be completed by 25 women 12 days. 16 men and 10 women start doing the work. After 3
days, they leave. If the remaining work is to be completed in 6 days by x number of men, find x.
Answer:
20 men in 8 days so 16 men in 20 × 8/16 = 10 days and
25 women in 12 days so 10 women in 25 × 12/10 = 30 days
So in 3 days, they complete (1/10 + 1/30) × 3 = 2/5
So remaining work = 1 – 2/5 = 3/5
20 m 1 work in 8 days and x men 3/5 work in 6 days
So 20 × 8 × 3/5 = x × 6 × 1
So, x = 16 men
13. There are 140 tickets (numbered 1 to 140) in a bowl. Find the probability of choosing a ticket which bears multiple of either 3 or 7.
Answer:
Number of multiples of 3 in 140 = 140/3 = 46
Number of multiples of 7 in 140 = 140/7 = 20
Number of multiples of 3×7= 21 in 140 = 140/21 = 6
So required probability = (46+20 – 6)/140 = 60/140 = 3/7
14. A 48 litres solution contains liquids water and milk in the ratio 3 : 5. How much amount of milk is to be added so that amount of milk is 70%
of the new solution?
Answer:
Water present in solution = 3/8 * 48 = 18 l
Milk present in solution = 5/8 * 48 = 30 l
Let x litres of milk to be added
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Milk is to be 70% of new solution, so water is to be 30% of new solution. So

30/100 of new solution = Water present in new solution
30/100 * (48+x) = 18
So, x = 12 litres
OR
70/100 of new solution = Milk present in new solution
70/100 * (48+x) = 30+x
So, x = 12 litres
15. In a class, average age of 30 students is 18 years. If the age of 2 more students is taken into consideration, then the average of all students
gets increase by 1. Find the average of the ages of those 2 students.
Answer:
30 students – 18
32 students – 19
So total age of those 2 students = 30×1 + 19×2 = 68
So average = 68/2 = 34
16. The ratio of A’s age 3 years ago and B’s age 5 years hence is 3 : 4. The average of the ages of A and C is 20 years. Also C’s age after 10 years
will be 2 more than twice the age present age of B. Find the age of C.
Answer:
(A – 3)/(B + 5) = ¾ => 4A - 12 = 3B + 15 => 4A – 3B = 27 --------> (1)
(A + C)/2 = 20 => A + C = 40 ------> (2)
C + 10 = 2B + 2 => B = (C + 8)/2 ---------> (3)
From (1) and (2) (27 + 3B)/4 + C = 40 -------> (4)
From (3) and (4) (27 + 3 (C + 8)/2) + 4C = 160 => C = 22
17. The circumference of a circle having radius equal to 35 cm is equal to the perimeter of a rectangle. If the area of rectangle is 2400 cm2, find
the length of rectangle.
Answer:
2 × 22/7 × 35 = 2 (l + b)
so (l + b) = 110
also given, lb = 2400
So (l + 2400/l) = 110
So l2 – 110 l + 2400 = 0
So, l = 80 or 30.
18. The market price of an item is 20% more than its cost price. If after selling the item, the profit percent obtained is 10%, find the discount
given.
Answer:
Use MP = (100+p%)/(100-d%) * CP
So
120/100 * CP = (100+10)/(100-d%) * CP
Solve, d% is 25/3%
Let CP = Rs 100, so MP = Rs 120, and SP = Rs 110
So when discount % = (120-110)/120 * 100 = 25/3%, discount = Rs 10
19. A, B and C divide Rs 3900 among them in the ratio 4 : 4 : 5 respectively. Now if each of them got Rs 300 more, what will be the respective
new ratio of dividing the total money among them?
Answer:
A got = [4/(4+4+5)] * 3900 = 1200, B got = [4/(4+4+5)] * 3900 = 1200, C got = [5/(4+4+5)] * 3900 = 1500
When 300 is added to their shares, A gets=1200+300 = 1500, B = 1500, C =1800
So new ratio is 1500 : 1500 : 1800 = 5 : 5 : 6
20. Mohan distributed his assets to his wife , four sons, three daughters and six grand children in such a way that each grand child got one-
sixteenth of each son and one-tenth of each daughter. His wife got 60% of the total share of his sons and daughter together. If each daughter
receives assets of worth Rs.1.25 lakh, what is the share of his wife?
Answer:
“Share of 1 grand child = 1 /10×1.25lakh=0.125 lakhs
Share of 1 son = 16 × 0.125 lakh = 2 lakhs
Share of 4 sons= 4× 2lakhs= 8 lakhs
Share of 3 daughters = 3×1.25 lakhs = 3.75 lakhs
Total share of sons and daughters = (8+3.75)lakhs=11.75 lakhs
6/10×11.75 lakhs=Rs.705000.
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21. There are 3 inlet pipes X, Y and Z connected to a tank. If only one pipe is opened at a time, then it takes 50, 40 and 25 minutes for pipes X, Y
and Z respectively to fill the tank. Find the time taken to fill 99% of the tank if it is known that in every 5 minutes for the first 2 minutes pipe Y is
opened and then closed for 3 minutes. The remaining pipes are always kept open.
Answer:
Part of the tank filled per minute by pipes X and Z respectively = 2% and 4%
Pipe Y fills 5% of the tank for every 2 minutes it operates.
In 5 minutes, the tank filled by X and Z = 30% and by pipe Y = 5%
So, in 5 minutes , % of tank filled =30+5=35%
In 10 minutes, the tank is filled 70%
For next 2 minutes part of tank filled = 5+12 = 17%
The remaining 12% is filled in time = 2 minutes
Total time taken = 10+2+2 =14minutes
22. A certain number of people get together to contribute in the construction of a charity hospital. But every month four people step out of this
plan. Due to this the task is completed in half more year instead of one year. Then how many people were originally involved in this plan?
Answer:
Let the total number of people = x
Then,
12x = (x+ (x-4)+(x-8)+(x-12)+(x-16)+(x-20)+… 18 times)
12x= 18x-4(1+2+3+…17)
6x=(4×17×18)/2
x=102
23. Find the percentage by which the volume of the circular cylinder change assuming that the radius and the height of the circular cylinder
decreases by 20%?
Answer:
2
Volume = π r h
Let the radius and height = 10 cm
2
So area = π×10×10×10 =1000 π cm
After decrease
New radius = 10-20× 10 /100 = 8 cm
New height = 10-20× 10 /100 = 8 cm
2
New volume = π×8×8×8 = 512 π cm
2
Decresed volume = 488 π cm
Percentage decrease = 488π× 100 /1000π =48.8%
24. A cyclist, cycling on a road, passes a man who was walking at the rate of 4 km/hr in the same direction. The man could see the cycle for 12
min and it was visible to him up to a distance of 1.2 km. What was the speed of the cycle?
Answer:
Let the speed of cycle be x km/h.
Speed of man = 4 km/h
Relative speed = (x-4) km/h
Therefore, (x-4)×12/60= 1.2
x–4=6
x = 10 km/h
25. A man can walk up a moving “UP” escalator in 20sec and walk down this moving “UP” escalator in 60sec.Walking speed is same in case of
both upwards and downwords.How much time will he take to walk up the escalator,when the escalrtor is stationary?
Answer:
Assume speed of escalator=x
Speed of man=y
Assume length of escalator=120
Then y+x=120/20=6
y-x=120/60=2
on solving y=4 ,x=2
Time taken by man when escaltor is stationary=120/4=30sec
26. If a 5 digit number is formed with digits 1,2,3,4 and 5.What is the probability that the number is divisible by 10,if repetition is not allowed.
Answer:
Total numbers=5!=120
For any number to be divisible by 10 the last digit has be zero,which is not in any case
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27. In an election survey,30% people promised to vote candidate A and remaining promised to vote for candidate B. If on the day of election x%
percent of people who promised to vote for A, voted for B and 40% of people who promised to vote B voted against him and in the end B lost by
10 votes.What is value of x,if total 250 votes were casted?
Answer:
A=75-20%of (75)+40% of (175)=130
B=175+20% of (75)-40% of (175)=120
28. If instead of normal weighing scale a shopkeeper uses forged scale.The shopkeeper uses 1.2Kg scale while buying and 800g scale while
selling and in the end he offers 10 percent discount,what is his overall profit percentage(approx.)?
Answer:
let’s say the price of 1000g of good=1000Rs
Now he gets 1200g of good at 1000Rs.
Hence CP of shopkeeper for 1g=1000/1200=5/6Rs
Cp of shopkeeper for 800gram=5/6*800=666.66Rs
Now instead of selling 1000g he sells 800 gram for 900Rs(10% discount)
Profit=900-666.66/666.66*100=35%(APPROX)
29. A merchant has 560 kg of wheat which he sells at 10% profit and rest at 18%,overall he gains 15%.The quantity sold at 10% profit is?
Answer:
10…………………18
……….15…………
3…………………..5
3/8*560=210
30. When Anil will become as old as his father is now, he will be four times the present age of his son and then his son will be nine years older
than what Anil is now. If the sum of his father’s age and his age is 80 years old, then how old is Anil now?
Answer:
Let present age of Anil = x years
So age of his father = (80-x) years
Age of Anil’s son = (80-x)/4
When Anil will be as old as his father i.e. (80-x) years
So age of Anil’s son = (80-x)/4 + (80-x-x)
Now
(80-x)/4 + (80-2x) = x + 9
This gives age of Anil, x = 28
31. After selling an article, it is found that profit is 20% more than the cost price of article. If the cost price is increased by 10% keeping the
selling price same, then what percent of selling price is profit?
Answer:
Let CP = Rs 100, then profit = 20/100 × 100 = Rs 20, and SP = Rs 120
Now New CP = 110/100 × 100 = Rs 110, SP = Rs 120, so profit = 120-110 = Rs 10
Required % = 10/120 × 100 = 25/3 %
32. Two trains which are 150 m long each are moving in opposite directions. They cross each other in 12 seconds. If one train is moving two and
a half times as fast the other train, then find the speed of the faster train.
Answer:
Let speed of slower train = x m/s, then speed of faster train = 2.5x m/s
Their relative speed becomes = x+2.5x = 3.5x m/s
So (150+150)/12 = 3.5x
After solving, speed of slower train, x = 50/7 m/s
So speed of faster train = 2.5 × 50/7 = 125/7 m/s = 125/7 × 18/5 km/hr
33. Rohit borrowed Rs. 6000 at 5% p.a. simple interest for 2 years. After that he invests it in a scheme which offers 7 ¼% p.a for 2 years. Find the
profit of Rohit in the transaction per year.
Answer:
Profit in 2 years = [6000 × 29/4 × 2/100 – 6000 × 5 × 2/100] = 870 – 600 = Rs 270
So profit per year = 270/2 = Rs 135
34. A man can row at 15 km/hr in still water. If the velocity of current is 9 km/hr and it takes him 3 hours to row to a place and come back, how
far is the place?
Answer:
2 2 2 2
Distance = time × [B – R ]/ 2 × B = 3 × [15 – 9 ]/ 2 × 15 = 14.4 km
35. Twenty women can complete a work in 12 days and Twenty-four children can complete the same work in 15 days. How many days will thirty
women and eighteen children take to complete the work?
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Answer:
20 w in 12 days, so 30 w in 20×12/30 = 8 days
24 c in 15 days, so 18 c in 24×15/18 = 20 days
So they will complete the work in 20×8/[20+8] = 40/7 days
36. Can A contains 20% water and rest milk. Can B contains 40% water. How much milk should be taken from both the cans and mix in can C to
get 15 litres of milk such that the ratio of water to milk in can C is 3 : 7?
Answer:
Milk in can A is 80% or 80/100 = 4/5
Milk in can B is 60% or 60/100 = 3/5
Milk in final can C = 7/(3+7) = 7/10
So by Alligation method
4/5 3/5
. 7/10
1/10 1/10
which gives 1 : 1
so milk from can A is 1/2 × 15 = 7.5 l
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37. The curved surface area of a cylindrical pillar is 616 m and its volume is 2156 m . Find the ratio of its diameter to its
height. Answer:
2
πr h/2πrh = 2156/616
So, radius, r = 7 m
2 × 22/7 × 7 × h = 616
So, height h = 14
Ratio: 2r/h = 14/14 = 1/1
38. The average age of 10 men increases by 1.5 years when a new person comes in place of one of them whose age is 34 years. What is the age
of the new person?
Answer:
Total age increased = 10 × 1.5 = 15 years
So age of new person = 34 + 15 = 49 years
39. In a box, there are 6 black, 4 blue and 2 red marbles. One marble is picked up randomly. What is the probability that it is neither black nor
red?
Answer:
Neither black nor red means the ball should be blue
4 12
So probability = C1/ C1 = 4/12 = 1/3
40. The average age of Abhilasha and Aadhira is 35 years. If Aaloka replaces Abhilasha, the average age is 31 years, if Aaloka replaces Aadhira
average age is 36 years. If the average age of Aditi and Aashirya is half of average age of Abhilasha, Aadhira and Aaloka. then average age of all
the five people is
Answer:
Abhilasha, Aadhira, Aaloka, Aditi, Aashirya – X, Y, Z, P, Q
X + Y = 35 * 2 =70 –(1)
Z + Y = 31 * 2 =62 –(2)
X + Z = 36 * 2 = 72 –(3)
From (1) (2) and (3)
X = 40 ; y =30; Z = 32
Average age of P and Q =1/2 * [( X + Y + Z)/3] = 102/6 = 17
Sum of the age of P and Q = 34
Average age of all the five people = (34 + 102)/5 = 27.2
41. A bag contains 6 red balls, 11 yellow balls and 5 pink balls. If two balls are drawn at random from the bag, one after another, what is the
probability that the first ball is red and the second ball is yellow?
Answer:
Total of balls = 6 + 11 + 5 = 22
22
n(S) = C2 = (21x22) / 2 = 231
6 11
Now, n(E) = C1 x C1 = 6 x 11 = 66
P(E) = n(E)/n(S) = 66/231 = 6/21 = 2/7
42. The sum of the radius and the height of a cylinder is 19m. The total surface area bf the cylinder is 1672 m2, what is the volume of the
cylinder? (in m3)
Answer:
Let the radius of the cylinder be r and height be h.
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Then, r + h = 19 …..(i)
2
Again, total surface area of cylinder = (2πrh + 2πr )
Now, 2πr(h + r) = 1672
or, 2πr x 19 = 1672
or, 38πr = 1672 , πr = (1672/38) = 44m, r = (44 × 7) / 22 = 14

Height = 19 - 14 = 5m
Volume of cylinder = πr h = (22/7) x 14 x 14 x 5 =14m = 22 × 2 × 14 × 5 = 3080m
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43. The ratio of the speed of the boat upstream to the speed of the boat downstream is 2 : 3. What is the speed of the boat in still water if it
covers 42 km downstream in 2 hours 20 minutes? (in km/h)
Answer:
Let the speed of the boat in still water be x and that of the current be y.
Then, downstream speed = x + y and upstream speed = x - y
Now, downstream speed = 42 / [2 20/60] = (42 × 3) / 7 =18 km
x+y=18
Again, 3 : 18, 2 : 12
(As ratio of downstream to upstream is 2 : 3)
x - y = 12 Solving (i) and (ii), we get
(x+y=18) + (x - y =12) = 2x =30
x = 15 kmph
Hence speed of the boat 15 kmph
44. 35 men complete a piece of work in 16 days and 20 women complete the same piece of work in 30 days. What is the ratio of the amount of
work done by 40 men in 1 day to the amount of work done by 15 women in 1 day?
Answer:
35 men complete the work in 16 days.
1 man completes the work in 16 x 35 days,
32 men complete the work in (16x35)/40 = 14 days.
Again, 20 women complete the same piece of work in 30 days.
1 woman completes the same piece of work in 20 × 30 days.
15 women can complete the work in (20x30)/15 = 40 days.
Ratio = 1/14 : 1/40 = 40 : 14 = 20 : 7
45. A man sold an article for Rs. 6800 and incurred a loss. Had he sold the article for Rs.7850, his gain would have been equal to half of the
amount of loss that he incurred. At what price should he sell the article to have 20% profit?
Answer:
Let the cost price be x.
Then, loss = (x - 6800)
Again, profit = (7850 - x)
Now, (7850 - x) = (x - 6800)/2 or, 15700 - 2x = x - 6800
or, 3x = 15700 + 6800 = 22500 => x = 22500/3 = 7500
Selling price = (7500x120)/100 = Rs. 9000
46. A bought a certain quantity of bananas at a total cost of Rs. 1500. He sold 1/3 of these bananas at 25% loss. If he earns an overall profit of
10%, at what percentage profit did A sell the rest of the bananas?
Answer:
Total CP = 1500
Total SP = 1500 + 10% of 1500 = 1500 + 150 = 1650
CP of 1/3 of bananas = 1500/3 = Rs.500
SP of 1/3 of bananas at 25% loss
= 500 – [ (500 x25 / 100)] = 500 - 125 = 375
SP of the rest of bananas = 1650 - 375 = 1275
Now, CP of the test of bananas = 1500 - 500 = 1000
Profit on the rest of bananas = 1275 -1000 = 275
% of profit on the rest of bananas = (275/1000)×100 = 27.5%
47. A tank has two inlets: P and Q. P alone takes 6 hours and Q alone takes 8 hours to fill the empty tank completely when there is no leakage. A
leakage was caused which would empty the full tank completely in ‘X’ hours when no inlet is open. Now, when only inlet P was opened, it took
15 hours to fill the empty tank completely. How much time will Q alone take to fill the empty tank completely? (in hours)
Answer:
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(1/P) – (1/X) = (1/15)

Or, (1/6) – (1/X) = (1/15) (P = 6 hours)
Or, (1/X) = (1/6) – (1/15) = (10-4)/60 = 1/10
x = 10 hours
Now,
(1/Q) – (1/10) = (1/8) – (1/10) = (5-4)/40 = 1/40
Hence, Q fills the tank in 40 hours.
48. At present, the ratio of the ages of A to B is 3 : 8; and that of A to C is 1 : 4. Three years ago, the sum of the ages of A, B and C was 83 years.
What is the present age (in years) of C?
Answer:
According to the question, A : B = 3 : 8
A:C=1:4
B:A=8:3
A:C=1:4
8 : 3 : 12
Sum = 8x + 3x 12x = 23x
Now, 23x = 92
x=4
Hence the present age of C = 12x = 12 x 4 = 48 years
49. The sum invested in Scheme B is thrice the sum invested in Scheme A. The investment in Scheme A is made for 4 years at 8% p.a. simple
interest and in Scheme B for 2 years at 13% p.a. simple interest. The total interest earned from both the schemes is Rs.1320. How much amount
was invested?
Answer:
Let the amount invested in scheme A be Rs.x and that in B be Rs. 3x.
Then, [(x × 4 × 8)/100] [(3x × 2 × 13) /100] = 1320
Or, (32x/100) + (78x/100) = 1320
110x/100 = 1320
x = (1320 x 100) / 110 = Rs. 1200
50. Kim and Om are travelling from point A to B, Which are 400 km apart. Travelling at a certain speed Kim takes one hour more than Om to
reach point B. If Kim doubles her speed she will take 1 hour 30 mins less than Om to reach point B. At what speed was Kim Driving from point A
to B? (in kmph)
Answer:
Let the speed of Kim be x and that of Om be y.
Then, (400/x) – (400/y) = 1
Let 1/x = u and 1/y = v
400u — 400v = 1 …(i)
Again, (400/y) – (400/2y) = 3/2
400v – 200u = (3/2)
Or, 800v – 400u = 3 …(ii)
Solving (i) and (ii), we get
(400u - 400v =1) + (-400u + 800v) = 400v = 4
v = (4/400) = (1/100) km
y = 100 km
now, (400/x) – (400/100) = 1
or, (400/x) = 5
x = 80 kmph
51. Find the number of words formed with the letters of the word 'BOOKS' beginning with B and ending with S.
Answer:
We have to arrange 3 letters (O, O and K) out of which 'O' occurs two times. So, reqd no. = 3! / 2! = 3 ways
52. A box contains 5 Sony, 6 Samsung and 4 Sandisk pen drives. 3 pen drives are drawn at random. What is the probability that they are not of
the same company?
Answer:
The total number of pen drives = 5 + 6 + 4 = 15
n(S)= 15C3 = (15x14x13) / (3×2) = 455
Now, 3 pen drives out of 15 pen drives can be drawn in 455 ways.
If all 3 pen drives are of the same company
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It Can be done in 5C3 + 6C3 + 4C3 = 10 + 20 + 4 = 34 ways

Probability that all 3 pen drives are not of the same company = 1 – (34/455) = (421/455)
53. The base of a triangular field is 660 metres and height 440 metres. If the charges for watering the field are at the rate of Rs.26.5 per sq
hectometre, find the total cost to water the triangular field.
Answer:
Area of the field = (Base x Height) / 2 = (660 x 440)/2 sq metre = (660 x 440)/( 2x100x100) sq metre = 14.52 sq hectmetres
Cost of watering 1 sq hectometre = Rs.26.5
Cost of watering the field = 26.5 x 14.52 = Rs.384.78
54. In a mixture of milk and water the proportion of milk by weight was 70%. If in a 250-gm mixture 100 gm water was added, what would be
the percentage of water?
Answer:
Proportion of milk in the mixture =250 x (70/100) = 175gm
Water = 75 gm
After 100 gm water added in mixture the percentage of water = (75 +100) / (250+100) x 100 = (175/350) x 100 = 50%
55. Two pipes can fill a tank in 28 and 24 minutes respectively and a waste pipe can empty 5 gallons per minute. All three pipes working
together can fill the tank in 16 minutes. How much time is taken by the waste pipe to empty the full tank?
Answer:
Let the capacity of the tank be 336 litres
LMC of (28, 24 and 16 = 336)
Waste pipe empties the tank in (12 + 14 - 21) 5 litres per minute
Waste pipe empties the tank in (336/5) = 67.2 minutes
56. The average score of a cricket player after 24 innings is 25 and in the 25th innings the player scores 25 runs. In the 26th innings what
minimum number of runs will be required to increase his average score by 2 than it was before the 26th innings?
Answer:
The average score of a cricket player after 25th Innings = (24 * 25 + 25) / 25 = 25
Required Run = X
(625 + X)/26 =27
X = 26 * 27 – 625 = 77
57. There are two vessels P and Q filled with cooking oil with different prices and with volumes 160 and 40 liters respectively. Equal quantities
are drawn from both P and Q in such a manner that the cooking oil drawn from P is poured in into Q and oil drawn from Q is poured into P. If
the price per liter becomes equal in both vessels. What is the (equal) quantity that was drawn from both P and Q?
Answer:
Vessel (P) Vessel (Q)
Quantity= 160 l Quantity= 40 l
rate – p rate – q
Let quantity taken out from both = a litres
‘a’ litres removed from p and ‘a’ litres added from q
So rate of vessel P after removal and then addition = [(160-a)p + aq]/160
Similarly rate of vessel Q after removal and then addition = [(40-a)q + ap]/40
Now equate these equations
[(160-a)p + aq]/160 = [(40-a)q + ap]/40
Solving, we get a = 32 l
58. A book seller sold a book at Rs. 56 in such a way that his percentage profit is same as the cost price of the book. If he sells it at twice the
percentage profit of its previous percentage profit then new selling price will be?
Answer:
CP = x
SP = x + (x * x)/100 = 56
x2 + 100x – 5600 = 0
x = 40
SP = 40 + (40 * 80)/100 = Rs. 72
59. A circular road runs round a circular playground. If the difference between the circumferences of the outer circle and the inner circle is 132
metres, then what is the width of the road?
Answer:
Width of the Road = R – r
2πR – 2πr = 132
R – r = 132 * (7/44) = 21 m
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60. There are two concentric circles whose areas are in the ratio of 16:25 and the difference between their diameters is 8 m. Find out the area of
the inner circle?
Answer:
2 2
r /R = 25/16 => r/R = 5/4
5x – 4x = 4
x=4
Inner Radius = 16m
2
Area of Inner Circle = Π (16 * 16) = 256πm
61. Two-thirds of a commodity was sold at a profit of 5% and the remainder at a loss of 2%. If the total profit was Rs.400, what was the cost of
the commodity?
Answer:
Iet the cost of commodity be Rs.x
Then , (2x/3) × 1.05 + (1x/3) × 0.98 = x + 400
Or, (1/3) × (3.08) = x + 400
Or, 0.8 x = 400 × 3
Or, (1200 / 0.08) = (120000 / 8)
x = Rs.15000
62. A car covers a distance between A and B in 45 minutes. If the speed of the car is reduced by 8 km per hour then the same distance is covered
in 49.5 minutes. What is the distance between A and B?
Answer:
Let the distance between A and B be d km
Then. [ d/(45/60)] – [d / (49.5/60)] = 8
Or, 4d/3 – 120d / 99 = 8
Or, (132d – 120d) / 99 = 8
D = (8 × 99) / 12 = 66 km
63. If the difference between the simple interest and the compound interest earned on a certain amount @ 12% at the end of 3 years is
Rs.336.96, then what is the amount?
Answer:
D = Rs. 336.96
T = 3 years
R= 12%
3 2
P = Difference × (100) / r (300 + r) = (336 .96 × 1000000) / [144(300+12) = 336960000/44928 = Rs. 7500
64. A race track is in the form of a ring whose inner circumference is 396m and outer circumference is 418m. Find the width of the track.
Answer:
Circumference of outer track 418 2πR = 418
R = (418 × 7) / 44 = 66.5
Circumference of inner track = 396 2πr = 396
r = (396 × 7) / 44 = 63
width of the track = 66.5 – 63 = 3.5m
Note: instead of calculating in two parts perform a single calculation like
Width = R – r = 7/44 (418 - 396) = (7/44) × 22 = 3.5m
65. The average age of Ram, Shyam and Ghanshyam is 26years. 3 year ago, average age of Ram and Shyam was 21yrs. 4 years hence the average
age of Shyam and Ghanshyam will be 28 years. Find the present age of Shyam?
Answer:
average age of all three = 26
∴ total age of all three= 26×3 = 78
3yrs ago, average age of Ram and Shyam = 21
3yrs ago, total age of Ram and Shyam =21*2= 42
∴ present total age of Ram and Shyam = 42+6=48
∴ present age of Ghanshyam=78-48=30
Similarly present age of Ram=30
hence,Present age of shyam is =78-30-30=18 years
66. If another guy Danpat joins in who is 2 year younger than Esha and the average of Esha and Raman was 27,two years ago.Also it is given that
average of Raman and Ram 4 year hence will be 25.So what is average of present age of Danpat,Raman and Esha?
Answer:
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Ram age 4 year hence will be 34

Average of Ram and Raman 4 year hence=25
Total age of Ram and Raman 4 year hence=50
Therefore Raman age 4 year hence will be=16
Raman present age=12
Raman age 2 year ago=10
Therefore esha age 2 year ago was=54-10=44
Esha current age=46
Danpat current age=44
Average of all three=(46+44+12)/3=34
67. 36 women can do a work in X days and 30 men can do the same work in (X -4 ) days. The ratio of work done by 10 men and 12 women in the
same time is 2:1. What is the value of X?
Answer:
M1D1T1/W1=M2D2T2/W2 [men1*day1*time1/work1= men2*day2*time2/work2]
10M/2=12W/1
5M=12W…………………(i)
Also 36W*X=30M*(X-4)
From (i)
15M*X=30M*(X-4)
X=8
68. A boat travelling at a speed of 60 kmph started at 3 p.m. when there was no current from point X for point Y which is 240 km apart. After
some amount of time current started which delayed the entire journey by 15 minutes.Find the time at which current started if the speed of boat
is 6 times to the speed of current?
Answer:
As time is increased boat will be travelling against the current
t1+t2=17/4 [t1=time till no current,t2=time after current]
60t1+50t2=240
On solving t1=11/4 hour
Hence current started at 3+11/4=5:45 p.m
69. A boat takes 58 hours for travelling downstream from Point X to point Y and coming back to point Z midway between X and Y. If the speed
of the stream is 4 kmph and speed of the boat in still water is 11 kmph, then what is the distance between X and Y?
Answer:
Speed downstream = 11 + 4 = 15 kmph.
Speed upstream = 11 – 4 = 7 kmph.
Let distance between P and Q be ‘x’ km, then,
x/15 + (x/2)/7 = 58.
i.e., x/15 + x/14 = 58.
Solving we get, x = 420 km.
70. A boat takes 4 hours more while going back in upstream than in downstream when the distance between two places is 32 km and the speed
of boat in still water is 6kmph. What must be the speed of boat in still water so that it can row downstream, 32km in 4 hours?
Answer:
32/(6-R) – 32/(6+R) = 4
R = 2kmph
(B + 2) = 32/4
Speed of boat in still water = 6kmph
71. A milkman mixes 20 lites of water with 80 litres of milk. After selling one-fourth of this mixture, he adds water to replenish the quantity that
he has sold. What is the current proportion of water to milk ?
Answer:
1/4th of the mixture is sold
1/4th of milk and 1/4th of water is sold.
= 3/4th of milk = (3/4)x80 = 60 litres of milk is remaining and rest part 100 - 60 = 40 litres is water (as water is a added in place of milk)
Reqd ratio = 40 : 60 2 : 3
72. Ajay and Bala invest Rs. 4000 and Rs. 5000 in a business. Ajay receives Rs. 20 per month out of the profit as remuneration for running the
business and the rest of profit is divided in proportion to the investment. In a year Ajay totally receives Rs. 672. What does Bala receives?
Answer:
Annual profit = x
Ratio of profit share between Ajay and Bala = 4 : 5
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Ajay gets: 20 * 12 + 4/9 * x = 672

Solving, we get, x = 108*9
So Bala gets = 5/9 * x = 5/9 * 108*9 = Rs 540
73. Angel, Beaula and Catherine entered into a partnership in a business. Angel got 5/7 of the profit. Beaula and Catherine distributed the
remaining profit equally. If Catherine got Rs.500 less than Angel, then the total profit was?
Answer:
Total Profit = x
Angel’s Share = (5x/7)
Remaining Profit = x – (5x/7) = (2x/7)
Beaula and Catherine distributed the remaining profit equally- x/7 , x/7
(5x/7) -(1x/7)= 500
(4x/7) = 500
x = 500 * (7/4) = 875
74. A shopkeeper buys an article at a discount of 20% on the listed price from a wholesaler. The shopkeeper marks up the price by 15% on the
listed price. A buyer pays Rs.3795 to get it after paying sales tax at the rate of 10% on the price asked for. Find the profit percentage of the
shopkeeper.
Answer:
Let the listed price = Rs. 100
CP of shopkeeper = 100 – 20 = Rs. 80
Marked price by shop keeper = 100 + 15 = Rs. 115
Now, 115 = 3795 x (100/110) = 3450
80 = (3450/115) × 80 = Rs. 2400
CP of shopkeeper = Rs. 2400
Profit = 3450 - 3400 = 1050
Profit % = (1050 / 2400) x100 = 43.75%
75. A sum amounts to Rs.10580 in 2 years and to Rs.12167 in 3 years compounded annually. Find the sum and the rate of interest per annum.
Answer:
1
12167 = 10580 [1+ (r/100)]
Or, (12167/10580) = 1+(r/100)
Or, (1587/10580) = r/100
r = (1587×100) / 10580 = 15%
sum = (10580x100x100) / (115 × 115) = Rs. 8000
Sum = Rs. 8000, Rate = 15%
76. Mohit travels 972 km in 10.5 hours in two stages. In the first part of the journey, he travels by bus at the speed of 78 km, per hour. In the
second part of the journey, he travels by train at the speed of112 km/hr. How much distance does the travel by train?
Answer:
We use only alligation on speed (km/hr) to get ratio of time spent in bus and train. overall speed = (972/10.5) = (1944/21) = 648/7
136/7 : 102/7 à 136 : 102

Or 4 : 3
Time spent in train = 10.5 (3/7) = 4.5 hours
Distance travelled by train = 112 x 4.5 hours = 504 km
77. A contractor undertook to do a certain work in 75 days and employed 48 men to do it. After 55 days he found that only (2/3) of the work
was done. How many more men must be employed so that the work may finished in time?
Answer:
Apply M1D2 / W2 = M2D2 / W2
Or, (48x55) / (2/3) = (Mx20) / (1/3)
M = 66 men
Reqd more men = 66 - 48 = 18 men
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78. 49 pumps can empty a reservoir in 17/2 days working 6 hours a day. If 119 pumps are used for 7 hours a day then in how many days will the
same work be completed?
Answer:
Let the required number of days be x.
49 x (17/2) x 6 = 119 x 7 x x
x = 3 days
79. 6 kg of an alloy A is mixed with 8 kg of alloy B. If alloy A has lead and tin the ratio 1 : 3 and B has tin and copper in the ratio 2 : 3, then what is
the amount of tin in the new alloy?
Answer:
Quantity of tin in alloy A = 6 × (3/4) = 4:5 kg
Quantity of tin in alloy B = 8 × (2/5) = 3.2kg
Quantity of tin in the new alloy = 4 . 5 + 3.2 =7.7 kg
80. There are 5 boys and 4 girls. In how many ways can they be seated in a row so that all the girls do not sit together?
Answer:
Total number of persons 5 +.4 = 9
When there is no restriction they can be seated in a row in 9!.Ways. But if all the 4 girls sit together, we can consider the group of 4 girls as one
person. Therefore, we have only 5 + 1 = 6 persons
Number of ways = 6! Ways
But 4 girls can be arranged among themselves in 4P4 = 4! Ways
Reqd no.of ways in which all the 4 girls do not sit together = 9! – 6! × 4!
= 9 × 8 × 7 × 6! – 6! × 24 = 6! (504 - 24) = 720 × 480 = 720 × 480 = 345600
Directions (81 – 85) Study the following passage and answer the questions accordingly.
Five members of a family live in Mumbai namely A, B, C, D and E. A and B together can do a piece of work in 80 days. B and C together can do a
piece of work in 60 days. C and D together can do a piece of work in 40 days. D and E together can do a piece of work in 20 days. A alone can do
a piece of work in 120 days.
81. If A, B and C together can do a piece of work in ‘x’ days then how much work could be done in the same days when E do the same work?
Answer:
According to question,
(A+B+C)’s one day work=1/120+1/240+1/80=(2+1+3)/240=6/240=1/40
Required Answer, E alone works to finish,
E=(1/40)/(3/80)=1/40×(80/3)=2/3 of the work
82. B, C and D can complete a piece of work in ‘x’ days. If all of them work together and after three days B left and the remaining work be
completed by C and D with help of E. In how many days can C, D and E do the remaining work?
Answer:
(B+C+D)’s one days work=1/240+1/80+1/80=7/240
According to quesiton,
(B+C+D)’s three days work=7/240×3=7/80
Then, remaining work, =1-7/80=73/80
Required answer is,
(73/80)/(1/80+1/80+3/80)=73/80×80/5=73/5=14 3/5 days
83. A, C and D can do a piece of work in x, y and z days, respectively. They work alternately in a way that first day A , second day C and third day
D, fourth day A and so on. How many days will be needed to complete the work in this way?
Answer:
A’s one day work=1/120;
C’s one day work=1/80;
D’s one day work=1/80
work done in first 3 days =1/120+1/80+1/80=(2+3+3)/240=8/240=1/30
Time taken to complete 1/30 part of work=30 days
Required Answer, (Time taken to complete the whole work)=3×30=90 days
84. A, B and C can do a piece of work in ‘x’ days, ‘y’ days and ‘z’ days respectively. As they were ill, they could do 90% , 75% and 80% of their
efficiency, respectively. How many days will they take to do the work together?
Answer:
A’s one day work=90% of 1/120=90/100×1/120=3/400
B’s one day work=75% of 1/240=75/100×1/240=1/320
C’s one day work=80% of 1/80=80/100×1/80=1/100
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(A+B+C)’s one day’s work=3/400+1/320+1/100=(12+5+16)/1600=33/1600

Hence, time taken by them to complete the work=1600/33=48 16/33
85. C can do 1/4 of a work in 80 days, D can do 40% of the same work in 80 days and E can do 1/3 of a work in 800/3 days. Who will complete
the work first?
Answer:
Time taken to complete the work by C=80×4=320 days
Time taken to complete the work by
D=80×100/40=200 days
Time taken to complete the work by E=800/3×3=800 days
86. A box contains 6 black and 14 white balls, out of which 3 black and 5 white balls are defective. If we choose two balls at random, what is the
probability that either both are white or both are non-defective?
Answer:
14 20 12 20 9 20
Required probability- C2/ C2 + C2/ C22 – C2/ C2 = 121/190
87. In a class, the average age of some boys is 16 years, and average age of 16 teachers is 56 years. If the average age of the combined group of
all the teachers and boys is 20, then the number of students is
Answer:
Use allegation method
number of boys ‘x’ : number of teacher’16’
. 16 56
. 20
. (56-20)=36 (20-16)=4
. So 36/4 = 9/1
Now, x/16= 9/1, x=144
88. If the CI on a certain sum for 2 yrs at 10% per annum is Rs. 3150, what would be the SI on same rate for same time?
Answer:
Let principal = Rs x
CI for 2years in % = 21% (using successive method)
21% of x = 3150
x = 15000
S.I = 15000*2*10/100 = Rs.3000
89. A started a business with initial investment of rs.12000, after 3 month B invest rs.15000 in this business. After 8 month from starting A
withdrew one-fourth of his investment and B further invest 1/15 part of his investment. If at the end of one year the difference between the
shares of profit of both is 700, what is the B’s profit share?
Answer:
(12000*8 + 9000*4) : (15000*5 + 16000*4)
132 : 139
Difference in profit sharing ration is= 139x – 132x = 7x
Given 7x = 700, So x = 100
B’s profit share = 139x = 13900
90. There are three taps A, B, and C. A takes thrice as much time as B and C together to fill the tank. B takes twice as much time as A and C to fill
the tank. In how much time can the Tap C fill the tank individually, if they would require 10 hours to fill the tank, when opened simultaneously?
Answer:
Let A, B, C fills a, b, c units per hour.
Total units = 10*(a+b+C)
Now, 3a = b+c and 2b = a+c
Solving both,
b = 4c/5 and a = 3c/5
total units of work = 10c*(4/5 + 3/5 + 1) = 24c
done by C in 24c/c = 24 hours
91. Mano prepares a budget to visit London. However, he spends 12% of his budget on the first 10% days of his travel when he stays in the city.
He knows that he has to spend another 35% of days in city itself, after which he would travel to the country side. What should be the minimum
decrease in spending in country side as a percentage of his spending in city so as to complete his travel on the initial budget itself?
Answer:
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92. A merchant can buy goods at the rate of Rs.20 per good. The particular good is part of an overall collection and the value is linked to the
number of items that are already on the market. So, the merchant sells the first good for Rs.2, second one for Rs.4, third for Rs.6… and so on. If
he wants to make an overall profit of at least 40%, what is the minimum number of goods he should sell?
Answer:
93. A train meets with a minor accident after travelling 100 km from starting point A and then proceeding at a reduced speed of three-fourth of
original speed arrives at its destination B 90 minutes late. Had the accident occurred 60 kms further on, the train would have reached the
destination 15 minutes earlier. The original speed of the train and distance AB are.
Answer:
94. Pratap borrowed a sum of money from Arun at simple interest, at the rate of 12% per annum for the first three years, 16% per annum for
the next five years and 20% per annum for the period beyond eight years. If at the end of 11 years, the total interest is Rs.6080 more than the
sum, the sum borrowed was:
Answer:
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95. A man buys a scooter on making cash down payment of Rs.16224 and promises to pay two more yearly installments of equivalent amounts
at the end of first year and second year. If the rate of interest is 4% per annum, compounded annually, the cash value of the scooter is:
Answer:
96. A student scored 23% of maximum marks and failed by 23 marks. But if he scores 43% of the marks in the same exam, he passes by 17
marks. What is the maximum marks of the exam?
Answer:
Let, maximum marks = x
(43-23)% of x = (23+17)
20% of x = 40
Solving we get, x= 200
97. If the price of sugar is increased by 20%, its expenditure gets decreased by 25%. What is the net effect on the total sale?
Answer:
Use successive method
20 + (-25) + (20)(-25)/100 = -10
98. A invested Rs.50000 for starting a venture and B joined his business with a capital of 65000 after 4 months. A get Rs.350 in every 2 monthS
for his extra work. Find B’s profit if A receives a total of Rs.62100 as his share.
Answer:
(50000*12) : (65000*8)
15 : 13
Now, (62100 – 350*6) = 60000
B’s profit = 60000*13/15 = 52000
OR
Let after cutting 350*6 from A’s profit, remaining amount is x. So
15/28 * x + 350*6 = 62100
So total x = 112000
So B’s profit = 13/28 * 112000 = 52000
99. Two trains having equal speed take 10 seconds and 15 seconds respectively to cross a 250 meter long bridge. If the length of second train is
150 meters more than the first train, then find the speed of the trains?
Answer:
Let, length of first train = x
(x + 250)/10 = (x + 150 + 250)/15
Solving, we get x=50
Speed = 300/10 or 450/15 = 30m/s
Convert this speed into km/h, 30*18/5 = 108km/h
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100. Thirteen litres are drawn from a cask full of water and then it is filled with milk. Now thirteen litres of mixture are drawn and the cask is
again filled with milk. The ratio of quantity of water now left in the cask to that of the milk in it is 16 : 9. How much does the cask hold?
Answer:
Water = 16
Total mixture = 16+9 = 25
√(16/25) = 4/5
Difference in ratio= 1
And this 1 is equal to 13. So total mixture is 13*5= 65
OR
Let x litres is total capacity of cask
Using formula, amount of water left in cask = x [1 – 13/x]2
[1 – 13/x]2/x = 16/(16+9)
Solving we get, x = 65 l
101. Raman Publishers buys a machine for Rs.50000. The rate of depreciation is 10%. Find the depreciated value of the machine after 4 years.
What is the average rate of depreciation?
Answer:
102. A bank offers 10% interest rate compounded annually. A person deposits Rs.20,000 every year in his account. If he does not withdraw any
amount, then how much balance will his account show after four years?
Answer:
103. David invests Rs.7956 in the bank X and Y, so that X’s amount at the end of 5 years is equal to Y’s amount at the end of 7 years at 10
percent compounded annually. Find the amount invested by David in bank Y.
Answer:
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104. Messy borrows a certain sum from David at a certain rate of SI for 3 years. She lends this sum to Malar at the same rate of interest but
compounded annually for the same period, that is 3 years. At the end of 3 years, she receives Rs.3300 as compound interest, but paid Rs.3000 as
simple interest. What is the rate of interest? (Approximately)
Answer:
105. The simple interest on a certain sum of money for 4 years at 10% per annum is half the compound interest on Rs.24000 for 2 years at 25%
per annum. The sum placed on simple interest is
Answer:
106. If compound interest on a sum for 4 years at 12% per annum is Rs.448062, then simple interest on the same sum at the same rate of
interest and for the same period of time is?
Answer:
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107. What is the difference between compound interests on Rs.20,000 for 1.5 years at 10% per annum compounded yearly and half-yearly?
Answer:
108. What annual payment will discharge a debt of Rs.7308 due in 3 years at the rate of 40% compound interest?
Answer:
109. A man borrowed Rs.30000 at 15% per annum simple interest and immediately lent the whole sum at 15% per annum compound interest.
What does he gain at the end of 3 years?
Answer:
110. The principal amounts to Rs.27000 in 4 years at 20% per annum in compound interest. Then find the principle?
Answer:
T 4
According to the formula P = [A/(1 + r/100) ] = 27000/(1 + 20/100) = 27000 × 5/6 × 5/6 × 5/6 × 5/6 = 13020.83
Therefore, Principal = 13020.83
111. A box contains 5 Sony, 6 Samsung and 4 Sandisk pen drives. 3 pen drives are drawn at random. What is the probability that they are not of
the same company?
Answer:
The total number of pen drives = 5 + 6 + 4 = 15
15
n(S)= C3 = (15x14x13) / (3×2) = 455
Now, 3 pen drives out of 15 pen drives can be drawn in 455 ways.
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If all 3 pen drives are of the same company

5 6 4
It Can be done in C3 + C3 + C3 = 10 + 20 + 4 = 34 ways
Probability that all 3 pen drives are not of the same company = 1 – (34/455) = (421/455)
112. The base of a triangular field is 660 metres and height 440 metres. If the charges for watering the field are at the rate of Rs.26.5 per sq
hectometre, find the total cost to water the triangular field.
Answer:
Area of the field = (Base x Height) / 2 = (660 x 440)/2 sq metre = (660 x 440)/( 2x100x100) sq metre = 14.52 sq hectmetres
Cost of watering 1 sq hectometre = Rs.26.5
Cost of watering the field = 26.5 x 14.52 = Rs.384.78
113. In a mixture of milk and water the proportion of milk by weight was 70%. If in a 250-gm mixture 100 gm water was added, what would be
the percentage of water?
Answer:
Proportion of milk in the mixture =250 x (70/100) = 175gm
Water = 75 gm
After 100 gm water added in mixture the percentage of water = (75 +100) / (250+100) x 100 = (175/350) x 100 = 50%
114. Two pipes can fill a tank in 28 and 24 minutes respectively and a waste pipe can empty 5 gallons per minute. All three pipes working
together can fill the tank in 16 minutes. How much time is taken by the waste pipe to empty the full tank?
Answer:
Let the capacity of the tank be 336 litres
LMC of (28, 24 and 16 = 336)
Waste pipe empties the tank in (12 + 14 - 21) 5 litres per minute
Waste pipe empties the tank in (336/5) = 67.2 minutes
115. A box contains 6 black and 14 white balls, out of which 3 black and 5 white balls are defective. If we choose two balls at random, what is
the probability that either both are white or both are non-defective?
Answer:
14 20 12 20 9 20
Required probability- C2/ C2 + C2/ C22 – C2/ C2 = 121/190
116. In a class, the average age of some boys is 16 years, and average age of 16 teachers is 56 years. If the average age of the combined group of
all the teachers and boys is 20, then the number of students is
Answer:
Use allegation method
number of boys ‘x’ : number of teacher’16’
. 16 56
. 20
. (56-20)=36 (20-16)=4
. So 36/4 = 9/1
Now, x/16= 9/1, x=144
117. A started a business with initial investment of rs.12000, after 3 month B invest rs.15000 in this business. After 8 month from starting A
withdrew one-fourth of his investment and B further invest 1/15 part of his investment. If at the end of one year the difference between the
shares of profit of both is 700, what is the B’s profit share?
Answer:
(12000*8 + 9000*4) : (15000*5 + 16000*4)
132 : 139
Difference in profit sharing ration is= 139x – 132x = 7x
Given 7x = 700, So x = 100
B’s profit share = 139x = 13900
118. There are three taps A, B, and C. A takes thrice as much time as B and C together to fill the tank. B takes twice as much time as A and C to
fill the tank. In how much time can the Tap C fill the tank individually, if they would require 10 hours to fill the tank, when opened
simultaneously?
Answer:
Let A, B, C fills a, b, c units per hour.
Total units = 10*(a+b+C)
Now, 3a = b+c and 2b = a+c
Solving both,
b = 4c/5 and a = 3c/5
total units of work = 10c*(4/5 + 3/5 + 1) = 24c
done by C in 24c/c = 24 hours
119. The probability that a number selected at random from the first 52 natural numbers is a composite number is
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Answer:
15 prime,36 composite and ‘1’is neither prime nor composite
120. A and B together can do a piece of work in 15 days, while B and C together can do in 24days. After A worked alone for 5 days and B alone
for 11 days, C finished it in 21 days. In how many days can C alone finish the entire work?
Answer:
a+b=1/15
b+c=1/24
5a+11b+21c=1
5a+5b+6b+6c+15c=1
5(a+b)+6(b+c)+15c=1
C=1/36
121. Karan decided to donate x% OF HIS SALARY TO charity but on the day of donation he changed his mind and instead donated Rs 3500 which
was 58% of what he decided earlier. If Karan’s salary is 38000 then find x.
Answer:
(x/100)*(58/100)*38000=3500
122. X speaks the truth in 40 percent of the cases and Y in 60 percent of the cases. Each of them is asked a series of questions, for which the
answer can be only yes or no. What is the probability that they will contradict each other in answering a particular question?
Answer:
P(X)=40/100=2/5
P(Y)=60/100=3/5
P(X∩ȳ)+ P(x∩ y)=P(x)*P(ȳ)+P(y)*P(x) =2/5*2/5+3/5*3/5=13/25
123. I bought 3pen,4pencil and 7 eraser that costed me Rs 83,then I bought 2pen,1 pencil and 3 eraser nd that costed me Rs 17.If I have to buy 2
pen,2 pencil and 4 eraser how much do I need to pay?
Answer:
3pen+4Pencil+7eraser=83
2pen+1pencil+3eraser=17
On adding 5pen+5pencil+10 eraser=100
Pen+pencil+2eraser=20
124. The sum of age A and B is 53.After 5 years the ratio of their age will be 2:1.What is the difference between their age?
Answer:
A+b=53
A+5/b+5=2:1
On solving a=37,b=16
125. If a five digit number is formed with digits 1,2,3,4 and 5.What is the probability that it will be divisible by 25,if repetition is not allowed?
Answer:
Last two digits must be 25
Therefore first three digits can be arranged in 3! Ways and total number =5!
Hence=3!/5!=1/20
126. A boat travelling at a speed of 50 kmph started at 1 p.m. when there was no current from point A for point B which is X km apart. At
3:15p.m current started which fastened the entire journey by certain minutes.The speed of boat is 5 times to the speed of current and If the
total time taken is 5hour,find X?
Answer:
Speed of boat=50
Speed of current=10
Speed of boat in current=60
Time taken=5hour
50*9/4+60*11/4=112.5+165=277.5
127. A,B and C started business with a total investment of 63000.A invested 6000 more than B and C invested 15000 less than B.If A’s profit at
the end of year is 30000.What is total profit made by B and C?
Answer:
A+B+C=63000
A-b=6000
B-C=15000
On solving A=30000,B=24000,C=9000
128. Neeru and Siva invested Rs. 1600 and Rs. 1200 respectively. After 3 months, Neeru withdrew Rs. 500 while Siva invested Rs. 500 more.
After 3 more months Shivani joins the business with a capital of Rs. 2100. The share of Siva exceeds that of Shivani, out of a total profit of Rs.
2640 after one year by
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Answer:
Neeru:Siva: Shivani= (1600*3 + 1100*9):(1200*3 + 1700*9):(2100*6 ) = 147:189:126 = 7:9:6
Difference of Siva and Shivani shares = Rs. [2640 * (9/22) — 2640 * (6/22)) = Rs. 360
129. Find the area of trapezium whose parallel sides are 12 cm and 17 cm long, and the distance between them is 13
Answer:
Area=1/2*(12+17)*13
130. Three vessels containing sugar solutions the concentrations of sugar as 0.5, 0.25 and 0.75 respectively. Six litres from the first, fourlitres
from the second and 12litres from the third are mixed. What is the ratio of water and sugar in the resultant mixture?
Answer:
According to the question,
6*0.5+4*0.75+12*0.25/6*0.5+4*0.25+12*0.75=9/13
131. A and B together can complete a task in 9 days. B and C together can complete the same task in 16 days. A and C together can complete the
same task in 6 days. If A worked alone for 2 days, then B worked alone for 14 days, and then C worked alone for 4 days, what percentage of the
task remains to be completed?
Answer:
132. If 15:13 is the ratio of present age of Riya and Siva respectively and 17:11 is the ratio between Riya’s age 4 years hence and Siva’s age 4
years ago. Then what will be the ratio of Riya’s age 4 years ago and Siva’s age 4 years hence ?
Answer:
Let the present age of Riya and Siva be 15X and 13X respectively.
Given, Riya’s age 4 years hence and Siva’s age 4 years ago in the ratio 17:11
That is, 15X + 4 / 13X – 4 = 17/11
11(15X + 4) = 17(13X – 4)
165X + 44 = 221X – 68
56X = 112
X=2
Therefore Riya=30
Siva=26
Ratio=30-4/26+4=13/15
133. A man rows 4 km upstream in 2 hours and 8 km downstream in 3 hours then how long(approx) will he take to cover 16 km in still water?
Answer:
Distance covered in downstream = 8 km
Time taken in downstream = 3 hours.
Rate of downstream = distance / time = 8km / 3 hours = 8/3 km/hr.
Distance covered in upstream =4 km
Time taken in upstream = 2 hours.
Rate of upstream = distance / time = 4 km / 2 hours = 2 km/hr.
Speed in still water = (upstream +downstream)/2 = (1/2)(8/3 + 2) = (1/2)(14/3)= 7/3 km/hr.
Time Taken to cover 16 km in still water = distance / speed = 16 x 3/7 = 48 / 7 = 7 hours (approximately.
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134. Harish bought a book for Rs.485 and sold it at 20% loss. By using that amount he bought another book and sold it at 15% profit. Then
overall profit/loss amount is:
Answer:
485*.8*1.15=485*.92=446.20
Therefore loss=485-446,20=38.8Rs
135. Two friends A and B simultaneously start running around a circular track . They run in the same direction. A travels at 8 m/s and B runs at b
m/s. If they cross each other at exactly three points on the circular track and b is a natural number less than 20, how many values can b take?
Answer:
Let track length be equal to T.
Time taken to meet for the first time = T/relative speed=T/8−b or T/b−8
Time taken for a lap for A = T/8
Time taken for a lap for B = T/b
So, time taken to meet for the first time at the starting point = LCM (T/8,T/b)=T/HCF(8,b)
Number of meeting points on the track = Time taken to meet at starting point/Time taken for first meeting = Relative speed / HCF (8,b.
(8−b)/HCF(8,b) = 3 or (b−8)/HCF(8,b) = 3
b = 2, 5, 11,14 satisfy this equation. So, there are four different values that b can take.
136. A student scored 23% of maximum marks and failed by 23 marks. But if he scores 43% of the marks in the same exam, he passes by 17
marks. What is the maximum marks of the exam?
Answer:
Let, maximum marks = x
(43-23)% of x = (23+17)
20% of x = 40
Solving we get, x= 200
137. If the price of sugar is increased by 20%, its expenditure gets decreased by 25%. What is the net effect on the total sale?
Answer:
Use successive method
20 + (-25) + (20)(-25)/100 = -10
138. A invested Rs.50000 for starting a venture and B joined his business with a capital of 65000 after 4 months. A get Rs.350 in every 2 monthS
for his extra work. Find B’s profit if A receives a total of Rs.62100 as his share.
Answer:
(50000*12) : (65000*8) = 15 : 13
Now, (62100 – 350*6) = 60000
B’s profit = 60000*13/15 = 52000
139. Two trains having equal speed take 10 seconds and 15 seconds respectively to cross a 250 meter long bridge. If the length of second train is
150 meters more than the first train, then find the speed of the trains?
Answer:
Let, length of first train = x
(x + 250)/10 = (x + 150 + 250)/15
Solving, we get x=50
Speed = 300/10 or 450/15 = 30m/s
Convert this speed into km/h, 30*18/5 = 108km/h
140. A train 75 m long overtook a person who was walking at the rate of 6 km/hr, passed him in 7 1/2 seconds. Also it overtook a second person
in 6 3/4 seconds. What was the speed of the second person?
Answer:
Let, speed of train in km/h= x
(x-6) * 5/18 = 75 * 2/15,
Solving, we get = 42 km/h
Now, assume speed of second person is y km/hr,
So, (42-y) * 5/18 = 75 * 4/27
Solving, we get y = 2km/h
141. Thirteen litres are drawn from a cask full of water and then it is filled with milk. Now thirteen litres of mixture are drawn and the cask is
again filled with milk. The ratio of quantity of water now left in the cask to that of the milk in it is 16 : 9. How much does the cask hold?
Answer:
Let x litres is total capacity of cask
Using formula, amount of water left in cask = x [1 – 13/x]2
[1 – 13/x]2/x = 16/(16+9)
Solving we get, x = 65 l
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142. A reduction of 40% in the price of wheat would enable a purchaser to obtain 36 kg more for Rs. 45. What is the reduced price per kg?
Answer:
Assume, purchaser buy 100 kg in Rs.45
Now the new price is 60/100 * 45 = 27,
It means in Rs. (45-27) = 18, 36kg more wheat is purchased.
Rs 18= 1800p
Now, 1800/36= 50 p
143. A dishonest rice seller sells rice at 15% profit of rice CP, and he also uses 800gm weight in place of 1kg.Find his total profit percent.
Answer:
Initial profit on CP = 15%
Again profit , (1000-800)/800 *100 = 25%
Use successive method,
15 + 25 + (15)(25)/100= 43.75% or 43 ¾ %
144. Sides of the parallelogram are in the ratio of 4:3, and its area is 1500 sq. units. Altitude on the greater side is 15 units. Find out the Altitude
on the smaller side is?
Answer:
Let the side of parallelogram be = 4x and 3x
Area of parallelogram = basic * height
Given area= 1500 units, so,
4x*15= 1500
X = 25 units
Sides = 4*25 and 3* 25= 100 and 75 units,
Now, height = 1500/75= 20 units
145. A bag contains 6 red balls, 11 yellow balls and 5 pink balls. If two balls are drawn at random from the bag, one after another, what is the
probability that the first ball is red and the second ball is yellow?
Answer:
Total of balls = 6 + 11 + 5 = 22
22
n(S) = C2 = (21x22) / 2 = 231
6 11
Now, n(E) = C1 x C1 = 6 x 11 = 66
P(E) = n(E)/n(S) = 66/231 = 6/21 = 2/7
146. The sum of the radius and the height of a cylinder is 19m. The total surface area bf the cylinder is 1672 m2, what is the volume of the
3
cylinder? (in m )
Answer:
Let the radius of the cylinder be r and height be h.
Then, r + h = 19 …..(i)
2
Again, total surface area of cylinder = (2πrh + 2πr )
Now, 2πr(h + r) = 1672
or, 2πr x 19 = 1672
or, 38πr = 1672 , πr = (1672/38) = 44m, r = (44 × 7) / 22 = 14
Height = 19 - 14 = 5m
Volume of cylinder = πr h = (22/7) x 14 x 14 x 5 =14m = 22 × 2 × 14 × 5 = 3080m
2 3
147. The ratio of the speed of the boat upstream to the speed of the boat downstream is 2 : 3. What is the speed of the boat in still water if it
covers 42 km downstream in 2 hours 20 minutes? (in km/h)
Answer:
Let the speed of the boat in still water be x and that of the current be y.
Then, downstream speed = x + y and upstream speed = x - y
Now, downstream speed = 42 / [2 20/60] = (42 × 3) / 7 =18 km
x+y=18
Again, 3 : 18, 2 : 12
(As ratio of downstream to upstream is 2 : 3)
x - y = 12 Solving (i) and (ii), we get
(x+y=18) + (x - y =12) = 2x =30
x = 15 kmph
Hence speed of the boat 15 kmph
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148. 35 men complete a piece of work in 16 days and 20 women complete the same piece of work in 30 days. What is the ratio of the amount of
work done by 40 men in 1 day to the amount of work done by 15 women in 1 day?
Answer:
35 men complete the work in 16 days.
1 man completes the work in 16 x 35 days,
32 men complete the work in (16x35)/40 = 14 days.
Again, 20 women complete the same piece of work in 30 days.
1 woman completes the same piece of work in 20 × 30 days.
15 women can complete the work in (20x30)/15 = 40 days.
Ratio = 1/14 : 1/40 = 40 : 14 = 20 : 7
149. A man sold an article for Rs. 6800 and incurred a loss. Had he sold the article for Rs.7850, his gain would have been equal to half of the
amount of loss that he incurred. At what price should he sell the article to have 20% profit?
Answer:
Then, loss = (x - 6800)
Again, profit = (7850 - x)
Now, (7850 - x) = (x - 6800)/2 or, 15700 - 2x = x - 6800
or, 3x = 15700 + 6800 = 22500
x = 22500/3 = 7500
Selling price = (7500x120)/100 = Rs. 9000
150. A bought a certain quantity of bananas at a total cost of Rs. 1500. He sold 1/3 of these bananas at 25% loss. If he earns an overall profit of
10%, at what percentage profit did A sell the rest of the bananas?
Answer:
Total CP = 1500
Total SP = 1500 + 10% of 1500 = 1500 + 150 = 1650
CP of 1/3 of bananas = 1500/3 = Rs.500
SP of 1/3 of bananas at 25% loss = 500 – [ (500 x25 / 100)] = 500 - 125 = 375
SP of the rest of bananas = 1650 - 375 = 1275
Now, CP of the test of bananas = 1500 - 500 = 1000
Profit on the rest of bananas = 1275 -1000 = 275
% of profit on the rest of bananas = (275/1000)×100 = 27.5%
151. A tank has two inlets: P and Q. P alone takes 6 hours and Q alone takes 8 hours to fill the empty tank completely when there is no leakage.
A leakage was caused which would empty the full tank completely in ‘X’ hours when no inlet is open. Now, when only inlet P was opened, it
took 15 hours to fill the empty tank completely. How much time will Q alone take to fill the empty tank completely? (in hours)
Answer:
(1/P) – (1/X) = (1/15)
Or, (1/6) – (1/X) = (1/15) (P = 6 hours)
Or, (1/X) = (1/6) – (1/15) = (10-4)/60 = 1/10
x = 10 hours
Now,
(1/Q) – (1/10) = (1/8) – (1/10) = (5-4)/40 = 1/40
Hence, Q fills the tank in 40 hours.
152. At present, the ratio of the ages of A to B is 3 : 8; and that of A to C is 1 : 4. Three years ago, the sum of the ages of A, B and C was 83 years.
What is the present age (in years) of C?
Answer:
According to the question, A : B = 3 : 8
A:C=1:4
B:A=8:3
A:C=1:4
8 : 3 : 12
Sum = 8x + 3x 12x = 23x
Now, 23x = 92
x=4
Hence the present age of C = 12x = 12 x 4 = 48 years
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153. The sum invested in Scheme B is thrice the sum invested in Scheme A. The investment in Scheme A is made for 4 years at 8% p.a. simple
interest and in Scheme B for 2 years at 13% p.a. simple interest. The total interest earned from both the schemes is Rs.1320. How much amount
was invested?
Answer:
Let the amount invested in scheme A be Rs.x and that in B be Rs. 3x.
Then, [(x × 4 × 8)/100] [(3x × 2 × 13) /100] = 1320
Or, (32x/100) + (78x/100) = 1320
110x/100 = 1320
x = (1320 x 100) / 110 = Rs. 1200
154. Kim and Om are travelling from point A to B, Which are 400 km apart. Travelling at a certain speed Kim takes one hour more than Om to
reach point B. If Kim doubles her speed she will take 1 hour 30 mins less than Om to reach point B. At what speed was Kim Driving from point A
to B? (in kmph)
Answer:
Let the speed of Kim be x and that of Om be y.
Then, (400/x) – (400/y) = 1
Let 1/x = u and 1/y = v
400u — 400v = 1 …(i)
Again, (400/y) – (400/2y) = 3/2
400v – 200u = (3/2)
Or, 800v – 400u = 3 …(ii)
Solving (i) and (ii), we get
(400u - 400v =1) + (-400u + 800v) = 400v = 4
v = (4/400) = (1/100) km
y = 100 km
now, (400/x) – (400/100) = 1
or, (400/x) = 5 => x = 80 kmph
155. The ratio of a two-digit natural number to a number formed by reversing its digits is 13 : 31. Which of the following is the sum of all the
numbers of all such pairs?
Answer:
Number=10a+b
Reverse=a+10b
10a+b/a+10b=13/31
a/b=1/3
Therefore numbers=13,26,39
156. 1 unit of x% alcohol is mixed with 4 units of y% alcohol to give 50% alcohol. If x > y, how many integer values can x take?
Answer:
x>y
=> x > 50 > y.
(x – 50) = 4(50 – y.
50 – y is an integer
=> x – 50 has to be a multiple of 4
x can take values {54, 58, 62 ….. 98}– x can take total of 12 values.
157. 42 men can complete a piece of work in 15 days and 52 women can complete the same work in 21 days. What is the ratio of the amount of
work done by 7 men to that done by 13 women, in 1 day?
Answer:
42 men one day work=1/15
7 men one day work =7/(15*42)=1/90
52 women one day work=1/21
13 women one day work=13/(21*52)=1/84
Ratio=84/90=14/15
158. The present average age of a family of six members is 28 years. If the present age of the youngest member in the family is EIGHT years,
then what was the average age of the family at the time of the birth of the youngest member?
Answer:
Sum of present age of all 6=6*28=168
sum of Present age of rest 5=168-8=160
Sum of present age of rest 5,8 years ago=160-40=120
Hence average =120/6=20
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159. Sohan and Mohan enters into a partnership with their capitals in the ratio 7: 4. At the end of 7months, Mohan withdraws his capital. If they
receive their shares profits in the ratio 7 : 8, find out how long Sohan’s capital was invested in the business?
Answer:
7*x/4*7=7/8
X=3.5
160. A milkman mixes 20 lites of water with 80 litres of milk. After selling one-fourth of this mixture, he adds water to replenish the quantity
that he has sold. What is the current proportion of water to milk ?
Answer:
1/4th of the mixture is sold
1/4th of milk and 1/4th of water is sold.
= 3/4th of milk = (3/4)x80 = 60 litres of milk is remaining and rest part 100 - 60 = 40 litres is water (as water is a added in place of milk)
Reqd ratio = 40 : 60 2 : 3
161. A shopkeeper buys an article at a discount of 20% on the listed price from a wholesaler. The shopkeeper marks up the price by 15% on the
listed price. A buyer pays Rs.3795 to get it after paying sales tax at the rate of 10% on the price asked for. Find the profit percentage of the
shopkeeper.
Answer:
Let the listed price = Rs. 100
CP of shopkeeper = 100 – 20 = Rs. 80
Marked price by shop keeper = 100 + 15 = Rs. 115
Now, 115 = 3795 x (100/110) = 3450
80 = (3450/115) × 80 = Rs. 2400
CP of shopkeeper = Rs. 2400
Profit = 3450 - 3400 = 1050
Profit % = (1050 / 2400) x100 = 43.75%
162. A sum amounts to Rs.10580 in 2 years and to Rs.12167 in 3 years compounded annually. Find the sum and the rate of interest per annum.
Answer:
1
12167 = 10580 [1+ (r/100)]
Or, (12167/10580) = 1+(r/100)
Or, (1587/10580) = r/100
r = (1587×100) / 10580 = 15%
sum = (10580x100x100) / (115 × 115) = Rs. 8000
Sum = Rs. 8000, Rate = 15%
163. Mohit travels 972 km in 10.5 hours in two stages. In the first part of the journey, he travels by bus at the speed of 78 km, per hour. In the
second part of the journey, he travels by train at the speed of112 km/hr. How much distance does the travel by train?
Answer:
We use only alligation on speed (km/hr) to get ratio of time spent in bus and train. overall speed = (972/10.5) = (1944/21) = 648/7
136/7 : 102/7 à 136 : 102

Or 4 : 3
Time spent in train = 10.5 (3/7) = 4.5 hours
Distance travelled by train = 112 x 4.5 hours = 504 km
164. A contractor undertook to do a certain work in 75 days and employed 48 men to do it. After 55 days he found that only (2/3) of the work
was done. How many more men must be employed so that the work may finished in time?
Answer:
Apply M1D2 / W2 = M2D2 / W2
Or, (48x55) / (2/3) = (Mx20) / (1/3)
M = 66 men
Reqd more men = 66 - 48 = 18 men
165. 49 pumps can empty a reservoir in 17/2 days working 6 hours a day. If 119 pumps are used for 7 hours a day then in how many days will
the same work be completed?
Answer:
Let the required number of days be x.
49 x (17/2) x 6 = 119 x 7 x x
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x = 3 days
166. 6 kg of an alloy A is mixed with 8 kg of alloy B. If alloy A has lead and tin the ratio 1 : 3 and B has tin and copper in the ratio 2 : 3, then what
is the amount of tin in the new alloy?
Answer:
Quantity of tin in alloy A = 6 × (3/4) = 4:5 kg
Quantity of tin in alloy B = 8 × (2/5) = 3.2kg
Quantity of tin in the new alloy = 4 . 5 + 3.2 =7.7 kg
167. There are 5 boys and 4 girls. In how many ways can they be seated in a row so that all the girls do not sit together?
Answer:
Total number of persons 5 +.4 = 9
When there is no restriction they can be seated in a row in 9!.Ways. But if all the 4 girls sit together, we can consider the group of 4 girls as one
person. Therefore, we have only 5 + 1 = 6 persons
Number of ways = 6! Ways
4
But 4 girls can be arranged among themselves in P4 = 4! Ways
Reqd no.of ways in which all the 4 girls do not sit together = 9! – 6! × 4!
= 9 × 8 × 7 × 6! – 6! × 24 = 6! (504 - 24) = 720 × 480 = 720 × 480 = 345600
168. The difference between 20% of a number and 4/5th of same number is 2499. What is 2/7th of that number?
Answer:
Let the number be N.
Then, 4/5 N-20/100 N=2499
4/5 N-N/5=2499 ⇒ N(3/5)=2499 ⇒ N=(2499 × 5)/3 = 833 × 5 = 4165
Again, 2/7 of N=2/7×4165=2×595=1190
169. Prithvi spent Rs. 89745 on his college fees, Rs. 51291 on personality development classes and the remaining 27% of the total amount he
had as cash with him. What was the total amount?
Answer:
Here, money spent on college fees = Rs. 89745
Money spent on personality development classes = Rs. 51291
Total amount = 89745 + 51291 = Rs. 141036
Now, remaining amount = (100 - 27)% = 73%
So, 73% = 141036
⇒ 1%=141036/73
⇒ 100%=141036/73×100 = Rs. 193200
170. Vaishali spent Rs. 31897 on the air conditioner for the home, Rs. 38789 on buying plasma television and the remaining 23% of the total
amount she had as cash with her. What was the total amount?
Answer:
Here, money spent on buying air conditioner = Rs. 31897
Money spent on buying plasma television = Rs. 38789
∴ Total money spent = 31897 + 38789 = Rs. 70686
Now, she has left with 23% of total cash
Hence, 77% = 70686 ⇒ 1% =70686/77
⇒ 100%=70686/77×100 = 918 × 100 = Rs. 91800
171. Beena spend Rs. 44668 on her air tickets, Rs. 56732 on buying gifts for the family members and the remaining 22% of the total amount she
had as cash with her. What was the total amount?
Answer:
Money spent on air tickets = Rs. 44668
Money spent on buying gifts = Rs. 56732
Total amount = Rs. 101400
This is equal to = (100 - 22)% = 78% of total money
So, 78% = 101400 ⇒ 1% =101400/78
∴ 100%=101400/78×100 = Rs. 130000
172. A sum of Rs. 731 is divided among A, B and C, such that A receive 25% more than B and B receives 25% less than C. What is C’s share in the
amount?
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173. Mr Giridhar spends 50% of his monthly income on household items and out of the remaining, he spends 50% on transport, 25% on
entertainment, 10% on sports and remaining amount of Rs. 900 is saved. What is Mr Giridhar’s monthly income?
Answer:
Let Giridhar’s monthly income be Rs. 100
Then, money spent on household’s item =100×50/100 = Rs. 50
Remaining amount = 100 - 50 = Rs. 50
Money spent on transport =50×50/100 = Rs. 25
Money spent on entertainment =50×25/100 = Rs. 12.5
Money spent on sports =50×10/100 = Rs. 5
∴ Last remaining amount = 100 - (50 + 25 + 12.5 + 5)
100 - (92.5) = Rs. 7.5
∴ Rs. 7.5 is saved, when total income is Rs. 100
∴ Rs. 1 is saved, when total income =100/7.5
Now, Rs. 900 is saved, when total income = 100/7.5×900 = 100 × 120 = Rs. 12000
174. Mr X spends 20% of his monthly income on household expenditure. Out of the remaining 25% he spends on children’s education, 15% on
transport, 15% on medicine and 10% on entertainment. He is left with Rs. 9800 after incurring all these expenditures. What is his monthly
income?
Answer:
Let Mr X monthly income be Rs. 100
Then, money spent on household expenditure =100×20/100 = Rs. 20
∴ Remaining amount = 100 - 20 = Rs. 80
Money spent on children’s education =80×25/100 = Rs. 20
Money spent on transport =80×15/100 = Rs. 12
Money spent on medicine =80×15/100 = Rs. 12
Money spent on entertainment =80×10/100 = Rs. 8
∴ Last remaining amount = 100 - (20 + 20 + 12 + 12 + 8) = 100 - 72 = Rs. 28
Now, Rs. 28 is left, when total income is Rs. 100
Rs. 1 is left, when total income =100/28
∴ Rs. 9800 is left, when total income =100/28×9800 = Rs. 35000
175. In a class of 35 students and 6 teachers, each student got sweets that are 20% of the total number of students and each teacher got sweets
that are 40% of the total number of students. How many sweets were there?
Answer:
Here, sweets that are got by each student =20/100×35=7
∴ Total number of sweets distributed students = 35 × 7 = 255
Now, sweets that are got by each teacher =40/100×35=14
∴ Total number of sweets distributed to teachers = 6 × 14 = 84
So, total number of sweets = 255 + 84 = 339
176. In a class of 80 students and 5 teachers, each student got sweets that are 15% of the total number of students and each teacher got sweets
that are 25% of the total number of students. How many sweets were there?
Answer:
Here, number of sweets got by each student = 80×15/100=12
So, total number of sweets got by all students = 12 × 80 = 960
Number of sweets got by each teacher =80×25/100=20
So, total number of sweets got by all teachers = 20 × 5 = 100
∴ Total number of sweets which are distributed to teachers and students = 960 + 100 = 1060
177. 405 sweets were distributed equally among children in such a way that the number of sweets received by each child is 20% of the total
number of children. How many sweets did each child receive?
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Answer:
Let total number of children be x
Then, each child gets (x×20/100) sweets
Now, x/5×x=405 ⇒ x^2=405×5 ⇒ x^2=81×25 ⇒ x = 9 × 5 = 45 sweets
Per child = 405/45 = 9
178. A candidate appearing for an examination has to secure 35% marks to pass. But he secured only 40 marks and failed by 30 marks. What
would be the maximum marks to test?
Answer:
Here, passing marks of nay candidate = 40 + 30 = 70
Let the total marks be x
Then, x=35/100 = 70
x = 200
179. In an election between two candidates, one got 52% of total valid votes. 25% of the total votes were invalid. The total number of votes
were 8400. How many valid votes did the other person get?
Answer:
Answer: Here, total number of votes = 8400
Invalid votes =8400×25/100 = 2100
Valid votes = 8400 - 2100 = 6300
Votes got by one candidate = 6300×52/100=3276
Number of votes got by other candidate = 6300 - 3276 = 3024
180. The ratio of students in school A, B and C is 5 : 4 : 7 respectively. If number of students in schools are increased by 20%, 25% and 20%
respectively, then what will be the ratio of students in school A, B and C respectively?
181. Population of a country increases every year by 10%. If the population in January 2006 was 15.8 lakh, what will be the population in
January 2008?
182. The price of rice decreases by 6.25% and because of this reduction, Vandana is able to buy 1 kg more for Rs. 120. Find the reduced rate of
rice.
183. Jitendra's age is three times the sum of the ages of his two sons. Two years ago, his age was six years less than four times the sum of the
ages of his sons. What is the present age of Jitendra?
Answer:
Let the sum of Jitendra's sons be x years
Then, Jitendra's age = 3x
Again, 4(x - 2) – 6 = 3x - 2
or, 4x – 8 - 6 =3x – 2
or, x = 12 years
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Present age of Jitendra = 3 x 12 = 36 years

184. An amount of Rs. 6996 is divided among Raju, Babu and Shyam in such a way that if their shares be reduced by Rs. 8, Rs. I2 and Rs. 16
respectively, the remainders shall be in the ratio of 7 : 8 : 9. Find the share of Babu.
Answer:
The amount which is divided among them = 6996 - (8 + 12+ 16) = 6996 - 36 = 6960
Now, Babu's share = 6960 x (8/24) +12 = 2320 + 12 = Rs. 2332
185. The weights of two persons Rahul and Rupesh are in the ratio of 4 : 5. Rupesh's weight increased by 20% and the total weight of Rahul and
Rupesh together became 135 kg with an increase of 25%. By what per cent did the weight of Rahul increase?
Answer:
Rahul's + Rupesh's weight = 135 (100/125)
Rahul's weight = 135(4/5)(4/9) = 48 kg
Rupesh's weight = 48 (5/4) = 60 kg
Now, after increase Rupesh's weight
= 60x (120/100) = 72 kg
After increase Rahul's weight = 135 - 72 = 63
Reqd % increase =[(63-48) / 48] x 100 = (15/48) x 100 = 31.25%
186. A boat takes 3 hours to travel from place A to place B downstream and back from B to A upstream. If the speed of the boat in still water is 4
kmph what is the distance between the two places?
Answer:
Let the distance from place A to B be x km and the speed of current be y km/hr.
Now, [x/(4+y)] + [x/(4-y)] = 3
Or, (4x – xy + xy + 4x) / [(4 - y) (4 + y)] = 3
Or, 3 (16 – y2) = 8x
Or, 48 – y2 = 8x
So, we can’t find the distances
187. A train travelling at 57 km/hr passes another train half of its length travelling in the opposite direction at 33 km/hr in 18 seconds. If it
passes a railway platform in 1.2 minutes, what is the length of the platform?
Answer:
Distance travelled with relative speed 57 + 33 = 90 km/hr in 18 seconds = 90 (5/18) × 18 = 450m
Ratio of lengths = First : Second train = 2 : 1
Length of first train = 300m
Now, distance travelled by 1st train at 57 km/hr in 72 seconds = 57 (5/18)×72 = 1140m
Length of platform = 1140 – 300 = 840m
188. In a school there are 30 more boys than girls. If the number of boys is increased by 10% and the number of girls is also increased by 45%,
there would be nine more girls than boys. What is the number of students in the school?
Answer:
Let there be ‘a’ boys and ‘b’ girls
a-b=30
1.45b-1.1a=9
on solving a=150,b=120
189. The simple interest accured on Rs 36500 at the end of five years is Rs. 21900.What would be compound interest accured on the same
amount for same time period(Approx)
Answer:
36500*R*5/100=21900
R=12%
Now
5
CI=36500*((1+12/100) -1)=36500*(1.76-1)=Rs 27740
190. Two pipes A and B can fill a cistern in 40 minute and 50 minutes respectively. If both the pipes are opened together, then after how much
time should B be closed so that the cistern is full in 30 minutes?
Answer:
Let pipe B be close after x minutes
X(1/40+1/50)+30-X(1/40)=1
9X/200-5X/200=1-30/40
4X/200=10/40
X=12.5
191. The approximate compound interest accured on Rs 27000 at the end of three years is Rs. 7012.What would be simple interest accured on
the same amount for same time period(Approx)
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Answer:
CI=27000*((1+R/100)3-1)
3
7012/27000=((1+R/100) -1)
3
(1+R/100) =1.26
R=8
S.I=27000*8*3/100=6480
192. The average weight of boys in a class of students is 58 kg, while that of girls is 50 kg. The average weight of the entire class is 53 kg. The
number of girls is approximately what per cent of the number of boys in the class?
Answer:
Let the number of boys in the class be x and that of girls be y.
Then, (x × 58 + 50 × y) / (x + y) = 53
or, 58x + 50y = 53x + 53y
or, 5x = 3y
x/y = 3/5
Reqd % = (5/3) × 100 = (500/3) = 166 2/3% = 167%
193. A bag contains 5 red balls, 6 blue balls, 2 green balls and 7 white balls. If 2 balls are picked up at random, what is the probability that both
the balls are white in colour?
Answer:
Total number of balls = 5 + 6 + 2 + 7 =20.
20
n(S) = C2= (19x20)/2 = 190
Probability that both balls are white
7
n(E) = C2= (7x6) / (1x2) = 21
P(E) = n(E) / n(s) = 21/190
194. A can complete a given task in 24 days, while B is twice as efficient as he. A started on the work initially, and was joined by B after a few
days. If the whole work was completed in10 days, after how many days, from the time A started working, did B join A?
Answer:
A can complete the work in 24 days Efficiency of B is twice that of A.
B can complete the work in 24×(1/2) = 12 days
According to the question, the work is completed in 10 days.
LCM of 24 and 12 = 24 units.
Let the total work be 24 units.
A can do in one day (24/24) = 1 unit
And B can do in one day = 24/12 = 2 units
Now, A works for 10 days.
Total work done by A in 10 days = 10 x 1 = 10 units
Remaining work = 24 -10 = 14 units
Now, 14 units of work is done by B in (14/2) = 7 days
Hence B joined the work after (10-7 =) 3 days
195. The angles of a quadrilateral are in the ratio of 9 : 8 : 12 : 7. The second largest angle of the quadrilateral is the part of a triangle, the base
and hypotenuse of which are 15 cm and 17 cm respectively. What is the height of the triangle?
Answer:
0
Sum of angles of a quadrilateral = 360
Let the angles be 9x, 8x, 12x and 7x.
0
Then, 9x + 8x + 12x + 7x = 360
or, 36x = 360 à x = 100
0
Thus, second largest angle = 9 x 10 = 90
Thus, the triangle is a right-angled triangle.
Now, ABC makes a right-angled triangle.
2 2 2 2
Height of the triangle (AB) = √(AC) - (BC) = √(17) - (15) = √(289 – 225) = √64 = 8 cm
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196. When the price of rice was increased by 17% a family reduced its consumption in such a way that the expenditure on rice was 8% more
than before. If 13 kg was consumed per month earlier, find the new monthly consumption.
Answer:
Reqd monthly consumption = (108/117) × 13 = 12 kg
197. There are 52 students in a hostel. 312 toffees are distributed among them so that each boy gets 9 toffees and each girls gets 5 toffees. Find
the number of boys and girls in that hostel.
Answer:
Mean value of toffee per student = 312/52 = 6 toffees
Boys : girls = 1 : 3
Number of boys = [52 / (1+ 3)] ×1 = 13
And number of girls = 52 -13 = 39
198. The batting average of 40 innings of a cricket player is 70 runs. His highest score exceeds his lowest score by 170 runs. If these two innings
are excluded, the average of the remaining 38 innings is 68 runs. What is his highest score?
Answer:
Let the highest score be x.
And the lowest score be y.
Then, x + y = 40 x 70 - 38 x 68 = 2800 - 2584 - 216
x+y=216
Again, x - y = 170 (ii)
Adding (i) and (ii), we get (x+y=216) +( x - y=170) = 2x = 386
x =386/2 = 193
y = 216 - 193 = 23
Therefore the highest score = 193
199. A water tank is 20m long, 12m wide and 30m deep. It is made up of iron sheet which is 2m wide. The tank is open at top. If the cost of the
iron sheet is Rs.18 per metre, then what is the total cost of the iron sheet required to build the tank?
Answer:
Surface area of the open tank
= 2(l x w + w x d + l x d) - (1 x w)
= 2[20 x 12 + 12 x 30 + 20 x 30] - 20 x 12
= 2[240 + 360 + 600] - 240
2
= 2400 -240 = 2160m
Length of iron sheet = 2160/2 = 1080m
Total cost of iron sheet = 1080 × 18 = Rs.19440
200. Pipe A can fill a cistern in 24 minutes and B in 36 minutes. If both the pipes are open together, after how long should pipe B be closed so
that the cistern becomes full in 18 minutes?
Answer:
Let the capacity of the tank = LCM of 24 and 36 = 72
Now, Pipe A can fill the tank (72/24=) 3 units in a minute
Pipe B can fill the tank (72/36 =) 2 units in a minute
Now, A fills the tank in 18 minutes = (18 × 3) = 54 units
Remaining units = 72 - 54 = 18 units
So, 18 units will be filled by B in (18/2 =) 9 minutes
201. A work which can be completed by 18 men in 26 days can also be done by 20 women in 33 days. 13 men start doing the work and complete
one-third of the work. If they are now replaced by 22 women, in how many days the total work will be completed?
Answer:
18 m in 26 days, so 13 men do in 18*26/13 = 36 days. They complete 1/3rd of work. So number of days required by 13 men to complete that work
is 36* 1/3= 12 days.
Now:
20 w in 33 days, so 22 w do in 20*33/22 = 30 days. They complete 2/3rd of work. So number of days required by 22 women to complete that work
is 30* 2/3 = 20 days.
So total 12 +20 = 32 days
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202. A profit of Rs 1200 is made by selling an article if one-third of it is sold at 9% profit and the remaining at 3% loss. What is the cost price of
the article?
Answer:
It can be calculated as:
CP = 1200 *100 / [1/3 *9 + 2/3 * (-3)] = 1,20,000
* 1/3rd sold at 9% profit, 2/3rd sold at 3% loss
203. There are 3 blue balls, 4 red, and 5 green balls. 3 balls are drawn at random. What is the probability of all blue or all green balls?
Answer:
3 12
Probability of all blue = C3 / C3 = 1/220
5 12
Probability of all green = C3 / C3 = 10/220
So probability of all blue or all green = 1/220 + 10/220 = 11/220
204. On a certain sum of money, compound interest obtained is Rs 3,520 after 2 years at 20% per annum. What will be the simple interest
obtained at the same rate and for the same time.
Answer:
If P is the principal, SI for 2 years = P*20*2/100 = 2P/5
So, SI for 1 year = P/5
CI for 2 years = P/5 + (P/5 + 20/100 * P/5) = 2P/5 + P/25 = 11P/25
Now, 11P/25 = 3520, so P = 8,000
So SI = 2*8000/5 = 3200
205. A person whose monthly salary is Rs 10,000 has expenditure of Rs 6,000. In the next month, his salary increases by 10% and so he increases
his expenditure by 20%. What is the percentage change in his savings made?
Answer:
Savings = 10,000 – 6000 = 4000
Income becomes = (110/100)*10,000 = 11,000
Exp. becomes = (120/100)*6,000 = 7,200
So savings now = 11000 – 7200 = 3800
So % decrease in savings = (4000-3800)/4000 * 100 = 5%
206. A circle whose area is 3850 sq. cm has circumference double the perimeter of a rectangle of breadth 30 cm. Find the area (in sq cm) of
rectangle.
Answer:
ᴨr^2 = 3850, so r = 35
Now perimeter of rect. = (1/2)*2ᴨr = 110
So 2(l+30) = 110, so l = 25
So area = 25*30
207. There are 2 mixtures of milk and water such that mixture A contains 25% water and mixture B contains 10% water. Equal quantities of both
mixtures are taken and put in a bottle. Find the final ratio of milk to water
Answer:
Let x litres taken from both,
so milk : water = 75% of x + 90% of x : 25% of x + 10% of x
208. Ratio of ages of A and B is 2 : 3 and that of A and C is 4 : 9. If the difference in the ages of B and C is 15 years, find the age of C.
Answer:
B/A = 3/2 and A/C = 4/9
So B : A : C = 3*4 : 2*4 : 2*9 = 6 : 4 : 9
A = 6x, B = 4x, C = 9x
So 9x – 6x = 15, this gives x = 5
So age of C = 9x = 45
209. An article which was sold for Rs 540 was marked at Rs 750. If two successive discounts were given with first being 20%, find the second
discount given?
Answer:
Total discount% given = (750-540)/750 * 100 = 72%
So by successive formula
-20 – x + (20*x)/100 = -72
210. Thirty men can complete a work in 16 days. They started work and after 6 days, ten more men joined. Find the number of days in which the
remaining work will get completed?
Answer:
30 m in 16 days, so 40 men in (30*16)/40 = 12 days
So
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(1/16)*6 + (1/12)*x = 1
Solve, x = 7.5 days
211. Rajeev's age after 15 years will be 5 times his age 5 years back. What is the present age of Rajeev ?
Answer:
Let Rajeev's present age be x years. Then, Rajeev's age after 15 years = (x + 15) years.
Rajeev's age 5 years back = (x - 5) years.
Therefore x + 15 = 5 (x - 5)
x + 15 = 5x - 25
4x = 40
x = 10.
Hence, Rajeev's present age = 10 years.
212. The ages of two persons differ by 16 years. If 6 years ago, the elder one be 3 times as old as the younger one, find their present ages.
Answer:
Let the age of the younger person be x years.
Then, age of the elder person = (x + 16) years.
Therefore 3 (x - 6) = (x + 16 - 6)
3x -18 = x + 10
2x = 28
x = 14.
Hence, their present ages are 14 years and 30 years.
213. The product of the ages of Ankit and Nikita is 240. If twice the age of Nikita is more than Ankit's age by 4 years, what is Nikita's age?
Answer:
Let Ankit's age be x years. Then, Nikita's age = 240/x years.
2 * (240 /x ) – x = 4
480 – x2 = 4x
x2 + 4x – 480 = 0
( x+24)(x-20) = 0
x = 20.
Hence, Nikita's age = 240/x = 240/20 years = 12 years.
214. The present age of a father is 3 years more than three times the age of his son. Three years hence, father's age will be 10 years more than
twice the age of the son. Find the present age of the father.
Answer:
Let the son's present age be x years. Then, father's present age = (3x + 3) years
(3x + 3 + 3) = 2 (x + 3) + 10
3x + 6 = 2x + 16
x = 10.
Hence, father's present age = (3x + 3) = ((3 * 10) + 3) years = 33 years.
215. Rohit was 4 times as old as his son 8 years ago. After 8 years, Rohit will be twice as old as his son. What are their present ages?
Answer:
Let son's age 8 years ago be x years. Then, Rohit's age 8 years ago = 4x years.
Son's age after 8 years = (x + 8) + 8 = (x + 16) years.
Rohit's age after 8 years = (4x + 8) + 8 = (4x+ 16) years.
2 (x + 16) = 4x + 16
2x = 16 => x = 8.
Hence, son's 'present age = (x + 8) = 16 years.
Rohit's present age = (4x + 8) = 40 years.
216. One year ago, the ratio of Gaurav's and Sachin's age was 6: 7 respectively. Four years hence, this ratio would become 7: 8. How old is
Sachin ?
Answer:
Let Gaurav's and Sachin's ages one year ago be 6x and 7x years respectively.
Then, Gaurav's age 4 years hence = (6x + 1) + 4 = (6x + 5) years.
Sachin's age 4 years hence = (7x + 1) + 4 = (7x + 5) years.
(6x+5) : (7x + 5) = 7 : 8
8(6x+5) = 7 (7x + 5)
48x + 40 = 49x + 35
x = 5.
Hence, Sachin's present age = (7x + 1) = 36 years.
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217. Abhay's age after six years will be three-seventh of his father’s age. Ten years ago the ratio of their ages was 1: 5. What is Abhay's father's
age at present?
Answer:
Let the ages of Abhay and his father 10 years ago be x and 5x years respectively.
Then, Abhay's age after 6 years = (x + 10) + 6 = (x + 16) years.
Father's age after 6 years = (5x + 10) + 6 = (5x + 16) years.
(x + 16): (5x + 16) = 3:7
7(x + 16) = 3 (5x + 16)
7x + 112 = 15x + 48
8x = 64 => x = 8.
Hence, Abhay's father's present age = (5x + 10) = 50 years.
218. The Ratio of Ages of Mona and Sona is 4:5. Twelve Years hence, their ages will be in the ratio of 5:6. What will be Sona's age after 6 years ?
Answer:
Let their present ages be 4x & 6x
Then (4x + 12)/(5x + 12) = 5/6 or x=12
Sona's age after 6 years = (5x +6) = 66 years
219. Ramu was 4 times as old as his son 8 years ago. After 8 years, Ramu will be twice as old as his son. What their present ages ?
Answer:
Let son's age 8 years ago be x years
Then Ramu's age at that time = 4x years
Son's age after 8 years = (x +8) + 8 = (x + 16) years
Ramu's age after 8 years = (4x + 8) + 8 = (4x + 16) years
2(x + 16) = 4x + 16 or x=8
Son's present age = (x + 8) = 16 years
Ramu's present age= (4x + 8) = 40 years
220. A man is four times as old as his son. Five years ago, the man was nine times as old his son was at that time. What is the present age of a
man ?
Answer:
Let son's age = x, then man's age =4x.
9(x - 5) = (4x-5) or x=8.
Man's present age = (4x + 7) = 35 years
221. 1.The average of 8 numbers is 20.The average of first two numbers is 31/2 and that of the next three is 21⅓. If the sixth number is less than
seventh and eighth number by 4 and 7 respectively, then eighth number is?
Answer:
let the eighth number be x. Then, sixth number= x-7
Seventh number=(x-7)+4
So, (2×31/2)+(3×21⅓)+(x-7)+(x-3)+x=8×20
Or, x= 25
222. The price of a car is Rs.3,25,000. It was insured to 85% of its price. The car was damaged completely in an accident and the insurance
company paid 90% of the insurance. What was the difference between the price of the car and the amount received?
Answer:
Amount paid to the card owner =90% of 85% of 325000=Rs.248625
So, the required difference= Rs. (325000-248625)=Rs. 76375
223. Three containers have their volumes in the ratio 3:4:5.They are full of mixtures of milk and water in the ratio (4:1), (3:1) and (5:2)
respectively. The contents of all these buckets are poured into a fourth container. The ratio of milk and water in the fourth container is?
Answer:
Let the containers contain 3x, 4x and 5x litres of mixture respectively
Milk in first mix= (3x ×4/5)=12x/5 litres
Water in first mix=(3x-12x/5)=3x/5 litres
Milk in second mix=(4x × 3/4) = 3x litres
Water in second mix=(4x-3x)= x litres
Milk in third mix=(5x × 5/7)=25x/7 litres
Water in third mix=(5x-25/7)=10x/7 litres
Total milk in final mix=314x/35 litres
Total water in final mix=106x/35 litres
Required ratio of milk and water=314x/35 : 106x/35=157:53
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224. Two pipes A and B can fill a tank in 48min and 16min respectively. If both the pipes are opened simultaneously, after how much time B
should be closed so that the tank is full in 18 minutes?
Answer:
let B be closed after x min
Then, part filled by A+B in x min+part filled by A in (18-x)min=1
x(1/48+1/16)+(18-x)×1/48=1
or, x=10
225. The speed of a train in the onward journey is 25% more than that in the return journey. The train halts for 1hour on reaching the
destination. The total time taken for the total to and fro journey is 17 hours, covering a distance of 800km. The speed of the train in the onward
journey is ?
Answer:
let the speed in return journey be x kmph
Then speed in onward journey =125x/100=5/4x kmph
Average speed=10x/9 kmph
Therefore, 800×9/10x=16
So, x=45kmph
So, speed in onward journey=(5/4 ×45)=56.25kmph
226. A train running at a 54kmph takes 20seconds to pass a platform. Next it takes 12seconds to pass a man walking at 6kmph in the same
direction in which the train is going. Find the length of the train and the length of the platform?
Answer:
let the length of the train be x mt and the length of the platform be y mt.
Speed of the train relative to man=54-6=48kmph or 40/3 m/s
In passing a man, train covers its own length with relative speed
So, length of the train =Relative speed × time=40/3 × 12=160 m
Also, speed of the train=54 × 5/18=15m/s
Therefore, x+y/15=20
Or, y=140m
227. Speed of boat in the standing water is 9kmph and the speed of stream is 1.5kmph. A man rows to a place to a distance of 105km and comes
back to the starting point. The total time taken by the man is?
Answer:
speed upstream=7.5kmph
Speed downstream=10.5kmph
Therefore, total time taken= (105/7.5+105/10.5) hrs. = 24hrs
228. A jar full of whisky contains 40% alcohol. A part of this whisky is replaced by another containing 19%alcohol and now the percentage of
alcohol was found to be 26%. The quantity of whisky replaced is?
Answer:
Since strength of the first jar=40%
Strength of second jar= 19%
Mean strength =26%
So, using the rule of allegation, the ratio between the two quantities is=7:14=1:2
Therefore, required quantity replaced is=2/3
229. 8litres are draw from a cask full of wine and replaced with water. This operation is performed three more times. The ratio of quantity of
wine now left in the cask to that of water is 16:65. How much wine did the cask hold originally?
Answer:
let the qty of wine in the cask originally be = x litres
Then, quantity of cask left in the wine after 4 operations=[x (1-8/4)^4] litres
Therefore, x (1-8/4)^4/x=16/81 =>x=24
230. What annual installment (in approximate figure) will discharge a debt of Rs.2000 due in 3 years at 15% simple interest?
Answer:
let each installment be Rs. X
So, [x+x×15/100] + [x+x×15×2/100] + x=2000
Solving we get x~Rs.580
231. In a 20 km Tunnel connecting 2 villages X and Y, there are three gutters. The distance between gutters 1 and 2 is half the distance between
gutters 2 and 3. The distance from village X to its nearest gutter, gutter 1 is equal to the distance of Village Y from gutter 3. On a particular day,
the hospital in village X receives information that an accident has happened at the third gutter. The victim can be saved only if an operation is
started within 40 minutes. An ambulance started from village X at 30 kmph and crossed the first gutter after 5 minutes. If the driver had
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doubled his speed after that, what is the maximum time the doctor would get to attend the patient at hospital? Assume 1 min is elapsed for
taking the patient into and out of the ambulance.
Answer:
XG1=YG3=30*(5/60)=2.5 km
G1G3=(20-2.5-2.5)=15km
VILLAGE X G1 G2 G3 VILLAGE Y
(2.5km) (2km)
G1G2:G2G3=1:2
G1G2=5 km and G2G3= 10 km
Now time taken for reaching X to G3 and back to X from X to G1=5 min (given)
From G1 to G3=(15/60)*60=15 min
From G3 to X=(17.5/60)*60=17.5 min
Time elapsed=1 min
Total time taken= 5+15+17.5+1=38.5
Remaining time=40-38.5=1.5 min
232. Subham gets on the lift at the 11th floor of a building and rides up at speed of 57 floors per minute. At the same time, Sonalin gets on a lift
at the 51st floor of the same building and rides down at the rate of 63 floors per minute. If they continue travelling at these rates, then at which
floor will their paths cross ?
Answer:
Suppose their paths cross after x minutes.
Then, 11 + 57x = 51 - 63x 120x = 40
X=1/3
number of floors covered in 1/3 min by David= 57/3=19
So, their paths cross at (11 +19) i.e., 30th floor.
233. A tap can fill a tank in 4 hours. After half the tank is filled, two more similar taps are opened. What is the total time taken to fill the tank
completely?
Answer:
A tap can fill a tank in 44 hours.
Therefore, the tap can fill half the tank in 22 hours.
Remaining part =12=12
After half the tank is filled, two more similar taps are opened.
Hence, total number of taps becomes 33.
Part filled by one tap in 1 hour =14=14
Part filled by three taps in 1 hour =3×14=34=3×14=34
Time taken to fill 1212 tank by 33 pipes=(12)(34)=46=(12)(34)=46 hour =40=40 minutes
Total time taken=2hour + 40 minute =2 hour 40 minutes.
234. What is the difference between the compound interests on Rs. 5000 for 1 ½ years at 4% per annum compounded yearly and half-yearly?
Answer:
CI when interest compounded yearly = Rs [5000x[1+(4/100)x(1+2)/100]=Rs 5304
CI when interest is compounded half yearly = Rs [5000 {(1+2)/100}^3]= Rs 5306.04
Difference = Rs. (5306.04 - 5304) = Rs. 2.04
235. Binod got 30% of the maximum marks in an examination and failed by 10 marks. However, Sumit who took the same examination got 40%
of the total marks and got 15 marks more than the passing marks. What were the passing marks in the examination?
Answer:
Let maximum marks of the examination =x
Marks that Binod got =30% of x =30x/100
Given that Binod failed by 10 marks.
=> pass mark =( 30x/100)+10 ---------- 1
Marks that Sumit got =40% of x =40x/100
Given that Sumit got 15 marks more than the passing marks.
=> pass mark =(40x/100)−15 ------ 2
From (1)and (2)
(30x/100)+10=(40x/100)−15
=>10x/100=25
=>x/10=25
=>x=10×25=250
pass mark=(30x/100)+10=(30×250/100)+10=75+10=85
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236. A train travels for 7 hours at the speed of 27 km/hr. and for 9 hours at the speed of 38 km/hr. At the end of it driver finds he has covered
3/7th of total distance. At what speed the train should travel to cover the remaining distance in 24 hours?
Answer:
Let the total distance is ‘x’ = 3x/7 = (7×27) + (9×38)= 531
x = (531 × 7)/3 = 1239 km.
Remaining distance = 1239 - 531 = 708 km.
Speed = (708/24) = 29.5 km/hr
237. How many different words can be formed with the letters of the word "TRANSFER" so that the words begin with 'T'?
Answer:
First letter ‘T’ is fixed, so remaining ‘7’ letters can be
filled in 7!/2 ways as the letter ‘R’ comes twice.
Total arrangements = 7!/2 = 2520
238. A bag contains 5 black and 3 white balls. A second bag contains 4 black and 2 white balls. One bag is selected at random. From the selected
bag one ball is drawn. What is the probability that the drawn ball is black ?
Answer:
Probability of selecting first bag = 1/2 and probability
of drawn ball is black is 5c1 / 8c1 = 5/8
P (E1) = (1/2) ×(5/8), similarly P (E2) = (1/2) ×(4/6)
P (E) = (5/16) + (1/3) = (15+16)/48 = 31/48
239. Two pipes 'A' and 'B' would fill a tank in 36 hours and 45 hours respectively. If both pipes are opened together, find when the first pipe
must be closed so that the tank may be just filled in 30 hours ?
Answer:
Let the first pipe is closed after ‘t’ hours.
(t/36) + (30/45) = 1, (t/36) = 1- (2/3) = 1/3
t=36× (1/3) = 12 hours.
240. A shopkeeper buys 5 tables and 8 chairs for Rs.5000. He sells the tables at a profit of 12% and chairs at a loss of 8%. If his total gain is Rs.80
then what price does he pay for a table and a chair ?
Answer:
Let the price of a table is ‘x’ and chair is ‘y’
5x + 8y = 5000 (I)
12% of 5x = 5x × (12/100) = 3x/5
and 8% of 8y = (16y/25)
= (3x/5) – (16y/25) = 80
15x – 16y = 2000 (II)
Solving equn (I) and (II) x = 480 and y = 325
241. Population of a city is 1.2 lakh. If the population of male increases by 5% and the female by 10%, the population will be 1.2835 lakh. What
is the number of female in the city ?
Answer:
Let the population of female is ‘x’.
Population of male = 1.2 – x = (110x/100) + [(105/100) (1.2 - x)] = 1.2835
110 x + 126 - 105x = 128.35
5x = 128.35 - 126 = 2.35
x = (2.35/5) = 0.47lakh = 47000
242. A shopkeeper marks his goods 20% above the cost price but give 11% discount on it. If he sells the article for Rs.1575.30 then what is the
cost price ?
Answer:
Let the cost price is ‘x’
x ×(120/ 100) × (89/100) = 1575.3
x = (157530 × 100) / (120×89) = 1475
243. If Rs. 6200 amounts to Rs. 8804 in 3 years 6 months, what will Rs. 7800 amount to in 4 years 6 months at the same rate percent per annum
?
Answer:
S.I. = 8804 - 6200 = 2604
r = (2604 × 100) / (6200 × 3.5) = 12% p.a
Now for Rs. 7800, S.I. = (7800 × 4.5 × 12)/100 = 4212
Req. amount = 7800 + 4212 = 12012
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244. The compound interest on a certain sum of money for two years at 8% p.a. is Rs. 499.20. What will be the simple interest at the same rate
and for the same time period ?
Answer:
2
P[1 +( 8/100)] – P = 499.20
2
P (27/25) – P = 499.20
P (729-625) / 625 = 499.20
P = (499.20 × 625) / 104 = 3000
S.I = (3000 × 8 × 2) / 100 = 480
245. Certain number of persons can do a work in 50 days. If there were 7 persons more the work could be finished in 14 days less. How many
persons were there initially ?
Answer:
Let the original number of men ‘x’
7 person (50 - 14 = 36) days work = x persons 14 days work
x = (7 × 36)/14 = 18
2
246. Find the area of a circle whose radius is equal to the side of an equilateral triangle of area 9 √3 cm (find approximate area)-
Answer:
2
area of equilateral ∆ = √3/4×x
where, ( x = side)
2
√3/4×x = 9√3
2
x = 36
x=6
à x = 6 cm.
2
à area of circle = πr , (where, r = x)
2
π× 6 = 113.04
247. In an election between two candidates, one got 55% of the total valid votes, 20% of votes were invalid. If the number of votes was 7500,
what was the number of valid votes, 2nd candidate got?
Answer:
Valid votes = 80% of 7500 = 6000
2nd candidates got = 45% of 6000 = 2700
248. A bag contains 2 yellow, 3 green and 2 blue balls. Two balls are drawn at random, what is the probability that none of the balls drawn is
blue?
Answer:
Total Balls = 2+3+2 = 7
5 7
2 balls drawn should not be blue à except blue, total is 5, so c2 out of total C2
5 7
so required probability = ( c2)/( C2) = 10/21
249. The ratio of height and diameter of a cylinder is 2 : 3. Find the ratio of its volume and curved surface area of radius 6 cm?
Answer:
h:d = 2:3 => h:2r = 2:3
=> h/12 = 2/3 = 8
=> Volume/C.S.A = (πr2h)/(2πrh)
=> 6/2 = 3/1 or 3:1
250. How many bricks are needed to complete a wall 15 m × 12 m × 10 cm. using bricks 24 cm × 25 cm × 10 cm. thick if 1/3 rd of the wall is
already built?
Answer:
(1500×1200×10)/(24×25×10) = 3000
Since 1/3 rd is built, so required bricks = (2/3) × 3000 = 2000
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1. A boat takes 90 minutes less to travel 36 km downstream than to travel the same
distance upstream. If the speed of the boat in still water is 10 km/h, the speed of the
stream is:
A) 3km/hr
B) 1.5km/hr
C) 2km/hr
D) 4km/hr
E) None
View Answer
Option C
Solution:
Let the speed of the stream x km/hr.
Then downstream =(10+x)
Upstream =(10-x)
36/(10-x) – 36/(10+x) =90/60
72x *60=90(100-x2 )
x2+48x-100=0
x=2km/hr.
2. In an exam out of 1800 students, 65% boys and 80% girls are passed. If total pass
percentage was 75% , how many girls appeared in the exam and how many girls
failed?
A) 1350, 360
B) 1200, 240
C) 1000, 180
D) 1050, 280
E) None
View Answer
Option B
Solution:
B65 …………………G80
. 75
5 ……………………..10
Ratio 1:2.
Number of Girls 1800*2/3=1200.
Then No of girls failed=1200*20/100=240.
3. The average temperature for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday was 42 Deg c. The
average for Thursday, Friday and Saturday was 43 Deg c. If temperature on Saturday
was 44 Deg c, what was the temperature on Wednesday?
A) 47 Deg c
B) 43 Deg c
C) 45 Deg c
D) 41 Deg c

E) None
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Option D
Solution:
Average temperature for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday = 42 Deg c
Total temperature = 3*42 = 126 Deg c
Average temperature for Thursday, Friday and Saturday = 43 Deg c
Total temperature = 43*3 = 129 Deg c
Temperature on Saturday = 44 Deg c
Now ,
(Thursday + Friday + Saturday) – (Wednesday + Thursday + Friday) = 129-126
Saturday – Wednesday = 3
Wednesday = 44-3 = 41 Deg c.
4. Find the average of first 85 natural numbers.

A) 43
B) 50
C) 48
D) 53
E) None
View Answer
Option A
Solution:
Average of 1st n natural number is given by = ([n*(n+1)]/2)/n
Average of 1st 85 natural number is given by
{([85*(86)]/2)/85} =43.
5. On a road three consecutive traffic lights change after 40, 48 and 56 seconds
respectively. If the lights are first switched on at 10:00 AM sharp, at what time will they
change simultaneously?
A) 10.35m
B) 10.28am
C) 10.40am
D) 10.43am
E) None
View Answer
Option B
Solution:
LCM of 40,48,56=1680sec
Hence, the lights will change simultaneously after 28 minutes.

6. Find the least number of five digits which when divided by 40, 60, and 75, leave
remainders 31, 51 and 66 respectively.
A) 10136
B) 10102
C) 10191
D) 10111
E) None
View Answer
Option C
Solution:
Difference, 40-31 = 9
60-51 = 9
75-66 = 9
Difference between numbers and remainder is same in each case.
Then ,
The answer = {(LCM of 40, 60, 75)-9}
LCM = 600
But, the least number of 5 digits = 10000
10000/600, we get remainder as 400.
Then, the answer = 1000-(600-400)-9; = 10191.
7. X takes 4 days to complete one-third of a job. Y takes 3 days to complete one-sixth of

the job and Z takes 5 days to complete half the job. If all of them work together for 3
days and X and Z quit, how long will it take for Y to complete the remaining work done.
A) 6
B) 5 1/10
C) 4 2/3
D) 7
E) None
View Answer
Option B
Solution:
X one day work 1/12
Y one day work 1/18
Z one day work 1/10
Let Y take n days to complete remaining work then
3/12 +3/18+ 3/10+n/18=1
n/18= 1-1/4-1/6-3/10
n/18=17/60
n= (17*18)/60=5 1/10 days.
8. An Employer pays Rs. 15 for each day a worker works, and forfeits Rs. 5 for each day
he is idle. At the end of 40 days, a worker gets Rs. 160. For how many days did the
worker remain idle?

A) 26
B) 28
C) 18
D) 22
E) None
View Answer
Option D
Solution:
Suppose the worker remained idle for x days. Then,
He worked for (40 – x) days.
=15 (40 – x) – 5x =160|
600-15x-5x=160
20x=600-160
20x=440
x = 22.
9. The ratio between the length and the breadth of a rectangular park is 4 : 1. If a man
cycling along the boundary of the park at the speed of 15 km/hr completes one round in
10 minutes, then the length of the park (in sq. m) is:
A) 850
B) 1000
C) 600
D) 560
E) None
View Answer
Option B
Solution:
Perimeter = Distance covered in 10 min.
=(15000/60)*10 =2500m
Let h = 4x and b = x
Then, 2(4x + x) = 2500
x = 250.
then l=4*250 =1000.
10. An error 3% in excess is made while measuring the side of a square. The percentage
of error in the calculated area of the square is:
A) 5.45%
B) 5.10%
C) 6.09%
D) 4.5%
E) None
View Answer

Option C
Solution:
Let 100 cm is read as 103 cm.
Area 100*100=10000
Error area 103*103=10609
Diff=609.
%ge error=(609/10000)*100 =6.09%.
1. A profit of 30% is made on goods when a discount of 20% is given on the marked price.
What profit per cent will be made when a discount of 30% is given on the marked
price?
A) 11
B) 13.75
C) 12.5
D) 6.5
E) None
View Answer
Option B
Solution:
discount 80 130 (profit)
MP 100 ? ==> (130*5)/4
Then 100 (130*5)/4
Discount 70 ? ==> (13*5*7)/4
=113.75.
2. A shopkeeper marks up the price of his product by 20%. If he increases the discount
from 5% to 10% ,the profit would decrease by Rs 21. How much profit/ loss would he
earn if he gives a discount of 20% on the marked price?
A) Rs14 loss
B) Rs14 profit
C) Rs20 loss
D) Rs20 profit
E) None
View Answer
Option A
Solution:
Let CP be 100 then MP 120
5% discount =114.
10% discount =108.
Diff 6 21
(CP)100 ?==> 350.
Then MP=20% of 350=70=350+70=420.

Now 20% discount 20% of 420 =336.

Loss =350-336=Rs14.
3. A number, x equals 80% of the average of 5, 7, 14 and a number y. If the average of x

and y is 26, then value of y is
A) 28
B) 36
C) 25
D) 39
E) None
View Answer
Option D
Solution:
Average of 5,7,14 and y=(5+7+14+y) /4
Then x= 80% of (5+7+14+y) /4
x=(26+y) /5–1
(x+y)/2=26 –2
Solving 1 and 2 y=39.
4. The average age of a family of 6 members is 20 years. If the age of the youngest
member be 5 years, the average age of the family at the birth of the youngest member
was?
A) 19 yrs
B) 22 yrs
C) 16 yrs
D) 21 yrs
E) None
View Answer
Option A
Solution:
Total present age of the family (6*20) = 120 yrs
Total age of the family 6 years ago = (120 – 6*5) = 90 years
At that time, Total members in the family = 5
Therefore Average age at that time = 90/5 = 19 yrs..
5. The distance between two cities A and B is 330km. A train starts from A at 7am. and
travels towards B at 60 km/hr. Another train starts from B at 8am. and travels towards A
at 75 km/hr. At what time do they meet?
A) 11am
B) 11.30am
C) 10.30am
D) 10am
E) None

View Answer
Option D
Solution:
Distance travelled by first train in one hour
= 60 x 1 = 60 km
Therefore, distance between two train at 9 a.m.
= 330 – 60 = 270 km
Now, Relative speed of two trains = 60 + 75 = 135 km/hr
Time of meeting of two trains =270/135=2 hrs.
Therefore, both the trains will meet at 9 + 2 = 10 A.M.
6. Speed of a man in still water is 6 km/hr and the river is running at 4km/hr. The total time
taken to go to a place and come back is 18 hours. What is the distance traveled?
A) 45km
B) 40km
C) 60km
D) 50km
E) None
View Answer
Option C
Solution:
Down speed= 6+4= 10
Up speed= 6-4=2
Let distance travelled = X
(X/10)+(X/2)= 18
X= 30 km
Total distance is 30+30=60.
7. A tricolor flag is to be formed having three adjacent strips of three different colors
chosen from six different colors. How many different colored flags can be formed with
different design in which all the three strips are always in horizontal positions?
A) 110
B) 90
C) 120
D) 85
E) None
View Answer
Option C
Solution:
First strips can be coloured in 6ways and second strip can be coloured in 5ways and
third strip can be coloured in 4ways.
Hence all the strips can be coloured in 6*5*4=120ways.

8. There are 7 men and 8 women. In how many ways a committee of 4 members can be
made such that a particular woman is always included.
A) 380
B) 410
C) 290
D) 364
E) None
View Answer
Option D
Solution:
There are total 15 people, a particular woman is to be included, so now 14 people are
left to chosen from and 3 members to be chosen.
So ways are 14C3=(14*13*12) /(3*2*1)
=364.
9. Fresh fruit contains 68% water and dry fruit contains 20% water. How much dry fruit
can be obtained from 100 kg of fresh fruits ?
A) 40
B) 35
C) 46
D) 56
E) None
View Answer
Option A
Solution:
Quantity of pulp in fresh fruit =100-68=32.
The quantity of dry fruit obtained be x kg
Then 80% of x = 32.
X=40.
10. In covering a certain distance, the speeds of A and B are in the ratio of 3 : 4. A takes 30
minutes more than B to reach the destination. The time taken by A to reach the
destination is :
A) 4hrs
B) 3hrs
C) 2hrs
D) 2.5hrs
E) None
View Answer
Option C
Solution:
Ratio of speeds = 3:4. Ratio of times taken = 4:3.
Suppose A takes 4x hrs and B takes 3x hrs to reach the destination

4x-3x=30/60==>x=1/2.
Then time taken by A =4*1/2=2hrs.

A Man started his journey, he travelled 400 km, at the speed of 40 km/hr then he went to another
300 km, at the speed of 20 km/hr. Further he went 600 km, at the speed of 30 kmk/hr. The
average speed of a Man is:
A) 28 8/9km/hr
B) 29 5/6km/hr
C) 30.5km/hr
D) 32km/hr
E) None
View Answer
Option A
Solution:
Average Speed =Total distance /Total time
=(400+300+600)/[(400/40)+(300/20)+(600/30)]
=1300/(10+15+20)
=1300/45
=28 8/9
 A Bike travels the first 1/4 of a certain distance with speed of 10km/hr ,the second 1/4 distance
with a speed of 20km/hr , the third 1/4 distance with a speed of 30km/hr and the last 1/4 distance
with a speed of 40km /hr the average speed of the bike for whole journey is
A) 20km/hr
B) 18km/hr
C) 24km/hr
D) 22km/hr
E) None
View Answer
Option E
Solution:
Assume that the total distance be 80km. then for each part 20km.
Average speed = Total distance /Total time
=8/[(20/10)+(20/20)+(20/30)+(20/40)] =80/(2+1+2/3+1/2)
=80/([12+6+4+3]/6)==>80*6/25=19.2km/hr.
 Four cards are drawn at random from a well-shuffled deck of cards. What is the probability of
getting all the four cards of same terms?
A) 13/20825
B) 1/20825
C) 17/1665

D) 5/25850
E) None
View Answer
Option B
Solution:
All four are same no we can take in 13 ways
Then required probability 13/52C4
13/(52*51*50*49/1*2*3*4)=13/270725=1/20825
 A Salesman charges sales tax of x% upto Rs.2,000 and above it he charges y%. A customer
pays total tax of Rs 320, when he purchases the goods worth Rs. 6,000 and he pay’s the total tax
of Rs. 680 for the goods worth Rs. 12,000. The value of x and y is:
A) 4,6
B) 2,3
C) 1,4
D) 2,4
E) None
View Answer
Option A
Solution:
2000*x/100+4000*y/100=320==>x+2y=16–1
2000*x/100+10000*y/100=680==>x+5y=34—2
Solving 1 and 2 we get x=4 y=6
 Two pipes A and B when working alone can fill a tank in 36 min. and 45 min. respectively. A
waste pipe C can empty the tank in 30 min. First A and B are opened. After 7 min., C is also
opened. In how much time (in mins) will the tank be full ?
A) 39
B) 45
C) 40
D) 53
E) None
View Answer
Option A
Solution:
36………………………….5
45…..LCM 180………..4
30 …………………………-6
First A and B work for 7mins
1mins==>5+4=9unit
7mins 9*7=63.
180-63=117
Now all 3 pipes open
1min(5+4-6)=3
117/3=39mins
 3 small pumps and a large pump are filling a tank. Each of the three small pumps works at 2/3
rd the rate of the large pump. If all 4 pumps work at the same time, they should fill the tank in
what fraction of the time that it would have taken the large pump alone?
A) 1/7
B) 2/3
C) 1/3
D) 1/5
E) None
View Answer
Option C
Solution:
Let larger pipe can fill tank in 2hrs
Then smaller pipe can fill in 3hrs.
And 3 smaller pipe can fill in 1 hrs.
Time taken by all 4 pipes to fill the tank =1/(1+1/2)=1/(3/2) =2/3
Required answer 2/3*1/2=1/3
 Sharma takes 5 hours to type 5 pages while Swetha takes 4 hours to type 80 pages. How much
time will they take working together on different computer to type an assignment of 150 pages.
A) 7
B) 9
C) 8
D) 5
E) None
View Answer
Option D
Solution:
In one hour number of pages type by Sharma = 50/5 = 10 and similarly for Swetha it is 80/4 =
20.
Now to type 150 pages they will take, (10 + 20)*T = 150, T = 5 hours
 If 12 mechanic working 4hours a day can repair 360 cars in 80 days, then no. Of cars repaired
by 16 mechanic in 24 days each working 8hours in a day
A) 320
B) 288
C) 250
D) 344
E) None
View Answer

Option B
Solution:
12*4*80/360=16*24*8/x
X=8*36=288
 Two trains P and Q are separated by 220 km on a straight line. One train starts at 8 am from
one station A towards B at 40 km/hr and another train starts from B towards A at 9 am at 60
km/hr. At what time will both train will meet?
A) 11.15am
B) 11am
C) 10.30am
D) 10.48am
E) None
View Answer
Option D
Solution:
In one hour first train will cover 40 km, so distance between them remains only 180.
Now
x/40 = (180 –x)/60, we get x = 72,
so time = 72/40 = 1 hour 48 minutes
so both will meet at 10:48 am
 A and B are two partners and they have invested Rs. 54,000 and Rs. 90,000 in business. After
one year A received Rs 1200 as his share of profit out of total profit of Rs. 4200 including his
certain commission on total profit since he is a working partner and rest profit is received by B.
What is the commission of A as a percentage of the total profit?
A) 1200
B) 1350
C) 1400
D) 1150
E) None
View Answer
Option A
Solution:
Ratio of profit of A : B (excluding commission of A) = 54000 : 90000 =>3 : 5
Now the share of profit of B = 4200 – 1200 = Rs. 3000
So the share of profit A (excluding commission) = Rs. 1800
So the commission of A = 3000 – 1800 = 1200

The number of students in 3 classes are in the ratio 4:5:6. If 15 students are increased in each
class this ratio changes to 11:13:15. The total number of students in the three classes in the
beginning was
A) 165

B) 150
C) 175
D) 180
E) None
View Answer
Option B
Solution:
Let the number of students in the classes be 4x, 5x and 6x respectively;
Total students = 4x+5x+6x = 15x.
Given ,
(4x+15)/(5x+15) = 11/13
3x=30==>x=10.
Then Total no of students is 15x=15*10=150.
 A, B and C have 40, x and y balls with them respectively. If B gives 20 balls to A, he is left
with half as many balls as C. If together they had 60 more balls, each of them would have had
100 balls on an average. What is the ratio of x to y?
A) 4 : 3
B) 3 : 2
C) 2 : 3
D) 2 : 5
E) None
View Answer
Option C
Solution:
Given,
40+x+y+60/3=100
X+y=200—1
x-20=y/2
2x-y=40—2
Solving 1 and 2
We get x=80, y=120.
Ratio of x:y=2:3
 The incomes of A, B, C are in the ratio of 12 : 9 : 7 and their spending are in the ratio 15 : 9 :
8. If A saves 25% of his income. What is the ratio of the savings of A, B and C respectively?
A) 12:15:19
B) 11:15:18
C) 15: 18:11
D) 21:24:29
E) None
View Answer
Option C
Solution:
Let the income be 12x, 9x, 7x and expenditure is 15y, 9y, 8y.
I-E=S
A 12x-15y=25%of 12x=3x
9x=15y==>y=3x/5
B Saving = 9x-9y
C Saving = 7x-8y
Substitute y value
Savings Ratio A:B:C
3x: 9x-9*3x/5 : 7x-8*3x/5
3x:18x/5:11x/5==>15:18:11
 A Student obtained equal marks in Maths and Science. The ratio of marks in Science and
Social is 2:3 and the ratio of marks in Maths and English is 1 : 2. If he has scored an aggregate of
55% marks. The maximum marks in each subject is same. In how many subjects did he score
greater than 50% marks?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
E) None
View Answer
Option B
Solution:
M:S=1:1, S:So= 2:3, M:E=1:2
Then M: S: So: E=2:2:3:4
Now 2x+2x+3x+4x/4=11x/4=55%
X=20.
So Marks, M=40, S=40, So=60, E=80.
Above 50 mark is in 2 subjects.
 In a class, the number of girls is 30% more than that of the boys. The strength of the class is
92. If 8 more girls are admitted to the class, the ratio of the number of boys to that of the girls is
A) 4:5
B) 3:2
C) 2:3
D) 4:7
E) None
View Answer
Option C
Solution:
G:B=130:100=13:10
Then (10+13)23 92
G 13 52
B 10 40
If 8 girls admitted then total girls is 52+8=60
Now ratio of B:G=40:60=2:3.
 Rs 3440 is divided, among A, B, C and D such that B’s share is 6/11th of A’s; C’s share is
1/4th of B’s and D has 2/5th as much as B and C together. Find A’s share
A) 1760
B) 1540
C) 1320
D) 1850
E) None
View Answer
Option A
Solution:
Let A’s share be 1
Then B’s share is 6/11*1=6/11
C’s share is 6/11*1/4=3/22
D’s share is 2/5*(6/11+3/22)=3/11
A:B:C:D=1:6/11:3/22:3/11=22:12:3:6
Total 43(22+12+6+3) 3440
A’s share 22 ?==>1760
 When 20 is added to the numerator and denominator, then the new ratio of numerator to
denominator becomes 7:8. What is the original ratio?
A) 3:4
B) 4:5
C) 4:3
D) Can’t be determined
E) None
View Answer
Option D
Solution:
Let the fraction be x/y.
Then (x+20)/(y+20) =7/8
We have two variable and only one equation so we can’t find the solution.
 The value of the diamond is in proportion to the square of its weight A diamond was broken
into 3 parts in the ratio of 3: 4: 5, thus a loss of Rs.9.4 lakh is incurred. What is the actual value
of diamond (in lakhs)?
A) 12
B) 13.5

C) 11
D) 14.4
E) None
View Answer
Option D
Solution:
Ratio of broken parts is 3x : 4x: 5x
Value of broken parts of diamond is (3x)2 + (4x) 2+ (5x) 2 = 50x2
The value of original diamond (3x+4x+5x)2 = 144x2
Then loss in value =144x2– 50x2=9.4 lakh
x2=10000.
The actual value of the diamond is 144 x2=14.4lakh
 The ratio of the monthly salaries of P and Q is in the ratio 10 : 13 and that of Q and R is in the
ratio 13 : 14. Find the monthly income (in Rupees) of R if the total of their monthly salary is Rs
1,85,000.
A) 70,000
B) 81,000
C) 55,000
D) 60,000
E) None
View Answer
Option A
Solution:
P/Q = 10/13 and Q/R = 13/14
So P : Q : R = 10: 13: 14
Total (10+13+14) is 37 == 1,85,000
So R’s salary 14 ? ==>70,000.
 Two candles of the same height are lighted at the same time. The first is consumed in 8 hrs
and second in 4 hrs. Assuming that each candle burns at a constant rate. In how many hour after
being lighted, the rate between the first and second candles become 3 : 1?
A) 2hrs 45min
B) 3hrs 12min
C) 3hrs 20min
D) 2hrs 25min
E) None
View Answer
Option B
Solution:
After x times ratio become 3:1.
Then (1-x/8)/(1-x/4)=3/1
8-x/2(4-x)=3/1
X=16/5hrs ie 3hrs 12min.

A boat goes 24 km upstream and 54 km downstream in 6 hrs. In 8 hrs, it can go 36 km upstream
and 48 km downstream. The speed (in km/hr) of the boat in still water is:
A) 21
B) 19.5
C) 13.75
D) 18
E) None
View Answer
Option B
Solution:
General method
24/u-v+54/u+v=6—1
36/u-v+48/u+v=8—2
By solving 1 and 2 we got the ans.
Shortcut
U/s…………..D/s……….t
24……………..54………..6 common terms cut= 4 9 1
36……………..48………..8 9 12 2
u/s= (4*12)-(9*9)/(9*2)-(12*1) ==u/s=33/6=5.5
d/s=(4*12)-(9*9)/(4*2)-(9*1) ==d/s=33/1=33
then U=(33+5.5)/2=38.5/2=19.25
V= (33-5.5)/2=27.5/2=13.75
 A boat takes 30 hours for travelling downstream from point A to point B and coming back to
point C midway between A and B. If the velocity of the stream is 5 km/hr and the speed of the
boat in still water is 10 km/hr, what is the distance between A and B?
A) 146km
B) 150km
C) 180km
D) 190km
E) None
View Answer
Option C
Solution:
Downstream speed= 10+5 = 15
Upstream speed = 10-5 = 5
Now total time is 30 hours
If distance between A and B is d, then distance BC = d/2
Now distance/speed = time, so

d/15 + (d/2)/5= 30
Solve, d = 180 km.
 A boat takes 150 min less to travel 40 km downstream than to travel the same distance
upstream. The speed of the stream is 4 km/hr. What is the downstream speed?
A) 16 km/hr
B) 12 km/hr
C) 10 km/hr
D) 8 km/hr
E) None
View Answer
Option A
Solution:
Let speed of boat in still water = x km/hr
So speed upstream = x-4, and speed downstream = x+4
Now given:
Time to travel 40 km downstream = time to travel 40 km upstream – 150/60
So 40/(x+4) = 40/(x-4) – 5/2
8/(x-4) – 8/(x+4) = 1/2
x+4 – (x-4)/(x2 – 16) = 1/16
solve, x = 12
so downstream speed = 12+4=16km/hr.
 Two pipes can fill a tank with water in 15 and 12 hours respectively and a third pipe can
empty it in 4 hours. If the pipes be opened in order at 10, 11 and 1 p.m. respectively, the tank
will be emptied at
A) 11 : 40 a.m.
B) 12 : 40 p.m.
C) 4.40p.m.
D) 2.40p.m.
E) None
View Answer
Option C
Solution:
Let tank will be emptied in x hrs after 10am
x/15 + (x-1)/12 – (x-3)/4 =0
x = 40/6 = 6 2/3hrs = 6hrs 40min
Then It will be emptied in 10+6.40=4.40p.m.
 Pipes A and B can fill a tank in 10 and 12 hours respectively. Pipe C can empty it in 20 hours.
If all the three pipes are opened together, then the tank will be filled in (in hours):
A) 7
B) 5.25

C) 6
D) 7.30
E) None
View Answer
Option D
Solution:
Pipes A,B,C filled together in 1 hour
=1/10 + 1/12 − 1/20 = (11-3)/60 8 /60
Tank filled in 60/8 = 7 ½.
 An army lost 10% its men in war, 10% of the remaining due to diseases died and 10% of the
rest were disabled. Thus, the strength was reduced to 729000 active men. Find the original
strength.
A) 10 Lakh
B) 12Lakh
C) 15Lakh
D) 18Lakh
E) None
View Answer
Option A
Solution:
Let army has 100 men.
10% loss in war, so remained are 90 men
then,10% of 90 died due to diseases, remained 90-9 = 81
then again, 10% of 81 again disabled
So, remained men = 90% of 81
90% of 81 = 729000
(90×81)/100 =729000
1= 10000
100 = 1000000
then total men are 10,00,000.
 Weights of two friends P and Q are in the ratio 4:5. If P’s weight is increased by 10% and total
weight of P and Q become 82.8 kg, with an increases of 15%. By what percent did the weight of
Q has to be increased?
A) 19%
B) 22%
C) 17.5%
D) 12.5%
E) None
View Answer
Option A
Solution:
10……………..x
……….15
x-15 : 15-10
Now, given ratio of P and Q’s weight = 4:5
Hence, (x-15)/(15-10) = 4/5
x = 19%.
 A shopkeeper sold a T.V. set for Rs. 17,940 with a discount of 8% and earned a profit of
19.6% . What would have been the percentage of earned if no discount was offered ?
A) 25%
B) 30%
C) 22.5%
D) 40%
E) None
View Answer
Option B
Solution:
SP=Rs 17,940.
MP =17940*100/92=19500
CP=17940*100/119.6=15000
So profit without discount= 19500-15000=4500
 Fresh grapes contain 80% water, while dry grapes contain 10% water. If the weight of dry
grapes is 500 kg, then what is its total weight (in kg) when it is fresh?
A) 2000
B) 2200
C) 2250
D) 2800
E) None
View Answer
Option C
Solution:
weight of dry grapes = 500 kg
Since dry grapes contain 10% of water, weight of grape pulp in 500 kg of dry grapes
= 90% of 500 = 450 kg
Let x be its total weight when it is fresh.
Fresh grapes contain 80% water. Therefore, 20% of x is 450 kg
100% of x = 450 × 5 = 2250
 If a 36 inches long strip cloth shrinks to 33 inches after being washed, how many inches long
will the same strip remain after washing if it were 48 inches long?
A) 44 inches
B) 46 inches
C) 55 inches
D) 60 inches

E) None
View Answer
Option A
Solution:
Shrinking of cloth,
= [(36-33)/36]*100.
= 100/12%
Second time the strip shrinks,
= (48*100)/1200 = 4 inches
hence , the cloth remains = 48-4 = 44.

Two vessels contain mixtures of milk and water in the ratio of 4:9 in the first vessel and in the
ratio of 2:7 in the second. In what ratio should the contents of these two vessels be mixed such
that the resultants mixture has milk and water in the ratio of 2:5?
A) 26:9
B) 14:10
C) 25:18
D) 22:8
E) None
View Answer
Option A
Solution:
Milk in 1st vessel 4/13
Milk in 2nd vessel 2/9
Milk in mixed vessel 2/7
4/13……………….2/9
…………….2/7
2/7 – 2/9 …………… 4/13 – 2/7
4/63 2/91
==>4/9 : 2/13 = 26:9
 A alone would take 8 hrs more to complete a job than than both A and B would together. If B
worked alone, he took 2 hrs more than A and B would together. How many days A and B
together can do it.
A) 6
B) 10
C) 4
D) 15
E) None
View Answer
Option C
Solution:
let A and B work together is x. then A=x+8, B=x+2
Then x=(x+8)(x+2)/(x+8)+(x+2)
x = [x^2 + 10x + 16]/(2x+10)
==>2x^2 + 10x = x^2 + 10x + 16
x^2 = 16
==>x=4
 In how many different ways the letters of the world CALCULATOR be arranged in such a
way that all vowels always come together?
A) 45320
B) 49635
C) 52300
D) 60480
E) None
View Answer
Option D
Solution:
CALCULATOR==>vowels AUAO=7!(6letters +vowels)*4!
For repetation 2!
Then 7!*4!/ 2!
 Incomes of two companies A and B are in the ratio of 2:3. Had the income of company A been
more by Rs 20 lakh, the ratio of their incomes would have been 10 : 9. What is the income of
company B?
A) Rs 80 lakh
B) Rs 45 lakh
C) Rs 52 lakh
D) Rs 46 lakh
E) None
View Answer
Option B
Solution:
(2x+20)/3x=10/9
18x+180=30x
x=15.
Then B=3*15=45Lakhs
 How many different 4 – digit numbers can be formed by using the digits of the number
86593247 ?
A) 1680
B) 1920
C) 1540
D) 1620

E) None
View Answer
Option A
Solution:
Out of 8 digit 4 digit no must selected.
nPr = n! / (n-r)!
8P4=8!/(8-4)!
8*7*6*5=1680
 Sam purchased an item for Rs 7200 and sold it at a loss of 5% , from that money he purchased
another item and sold it at a gain of 5% what is his over all gain/loss?
A) Rs 18 loss
B) Rs36 loss
C) Rs18 gain
D) Rs36 gain
E) None
View Answer
Option A
Solution:
7200*(95/100)*150/100==>7182
Then 7200-7182=18 loss.
 In a mixture 55 litres, the ratio of milk and water 5 : 6. If the this ratio is to be 6 : 5, then the
quantity of milk to be further added is:
A) 12l
B) 15l
C) 11l
D) 18l
E) None
View Answer
Option C
Solution:
Total 55 Litres
Ratio 5:6
Then 11 == 55
5 ? == 25
6 ? == 30
Then (25+x)/30=6/5
125+5x =180
==> x=11litres.

 A shopkeeper bought 75kg rice at the rate of Rs 16/kg. He sold 35kg of it at 20% profit and
the remaining 40kg at 15%profit. What is his total profit %ge in this transaction ?
A) 15 1/3
B) 16 1/4
C) 17 2/3
D) 18 2/3
E) None
View Answer
Option C
Solution:
75*(100+x/100)=35*120/100+40*115/100
75x = 700+600
X=1300/75==>17 2/3.
(Or)
75x=35*20+40*15
X=1300/75==>17 2/3
 The average weight of a group of 20 boys was calculated to be 89.4 kg and it was later
discovered that one weight was misread as 78 kg instead of the correct one of 87 kg. The correct
average weight is:
A) 88.95kg
B) 89.25kg
C)89.55kg
D) 89.85kg
E) None
View Answer
Option D
Solution:
Total actual weight = (89.4 × 20 – 78 + 87) kg
= 1797 kg.
∴ Correct average weight =1797/20 = 89.85 kg
 In a class of 120, where girls are twice that of boys, Lokesh ranked thirty fifth from the top, if
there are 10 girls ahead of Lokesh , how many boys are after him in rank?
A) 20
B) 16
C) 15
D) 25
E) None
View Answer
Option C
Solution:
No of boys = x; No of girls = 2x;
x+2x = 120 => 3x = 120

x (Boys)= 40 ; 2x(Girls) = 80
Number of student behind Lokesh = 120 – 35 = 85
No of girls behind Lokesh = 80 – 10 = 70
No of boys behind Lokesh = 85 – 70 = 15
1. In a partnership , P invests 1/2 of the capital for 1/2 of the time , Q invests 1/6 of the
capital for 1/6 of the time and R , the rest of the capital for the whole time. What is the
share of R in the profit Rs. 6600.?
A) Rs3600
B) Rs1500
C) Rs2000
D) Rs3000
E) None
View Answer
Option A
Solution:
If P invest x/2 Rs for y/2 month and Q invest x/6 for y/6 month
Then R=x-x/2-x/6=x/3 for y month.
Then ratio become x/2*y/2 :x/6*y/6 :x/3*y ==>1/4:1/36:1/3==>9:1:12
Then R ‘s share is 6600*12/22= Rs 3600
2. In a business, the Capital of B was 3/4 times that of A. After 8 Months B withdrew 3/4 of
his Capital and after 10 months A withdraw 1/2 th of his Capital. At the end of the year,
if the total profit Rs. 35,500/- . Find the amount received by A in Rs. ?
A) Rs.25,800
B) Rs. 30,000
C) Rs. 33,000
D) Rs. 22,000
E) None
View Answer
Option D
Solution:
Let capital of A be 4x
Then, capital of B be 3x
After 8month B withdrew 3/4 of capital so left with 3x – 3/4 * 3x = 3x/4
After 10 month A withdrew 1/2 of capital ie 4x/2
Ratio become (4x * 10)+(4x/2 * 2) : (3x * 8)+(3x/4*4)==> 44:27
Then (44+27)/71 * 35500
Then A’s amount 44 ? ==> Rs22,000.

3. Two equal sums of money were invested one at 6% and another at 6 ½%. At the end of
8yrs the S.I received on the latter exceeded that received on the former by Rs87.2.Find
each sum.
A) Rs 2160
B) Rs2180
C) Rs1090
D) Rs2184
E) None
View Answer
Option B
Solution:
For Rs 100 6% interest is Rs6 and for Rs 100 61/2%interest is 61/2.
For Rs 100 interest difference is 61/2-6=1/2
This ½ ie 50paise diff is for 1yr.
Now for 8yrs it become 8*0.5=4Rs
For 100 4(8yrs)
? 87.2(diff)==> 25*87.2=Rs2180
4. A man lent out Rs.9600 at 7/4 % per annum for a year and 6 months. At the end of the
duration, the amount he earned as S.I was:
A) Rs.350
B) Rs.556
C) Rs. 242
D) Rs.322
E) None
View Answer
Option C
Solution:
Given P = Rs.9600, R = 7/4 % and N = 1 year and 6 months = 1 + 6/12 year = 3/2
years.
S.I = PNR/100 ==>(9600 *3/2*7/4)/100 = Rs242
5. Sheela sold an article for Rs. 8000 and incurred a loss. Had he sold the article for
Rs.9500, his gain would have been equal to half of the amount of loss that he incurred.
At what price should he sell the article to have 30% profit?
A) Rs.850
B) Rs.9000
C) Rs.11700
D) Rs 10560
E) None
View Answer

Option C
Solution:
Then, loss = (x – 8000)
Again, profit = (9500 – x)
Now, (9500 – x) = (x – 8000)/2
3x = 19000 + 8000 = 27000
x = 27000/3 = 9000
Selling price = (9000×130)/100 = Rs. 11700
6. The price of a car is Rs. 6,50,000. It was insured for 70% of its price. The car got
completely damaged and the insurance company paid 80% of the insured amount.
What is the price of the difference between the price of the car and the amount of
insurance received?
A) Rs2,86,000
B) Rs3,42,000
C) Rs2,40,000
D) Rs2,85,000
E) None
View Answer
Option A
Solution:
Total value = 100%
Car was insured to 70% of its price
Insurance company paid 80% of the insurance.
Then 100*70/100*80/100=56%
Difference% is 100-56=44%
6,50,000*44/100=2,86,000.
7. A shopkeeper marks up his goods by 30% and then gives a discount of 30%. Besides
he cheats both his supplier and customer by 100 g, i.e., he takes 1100 g from his
supplier and sells only 900 g to his customer. What is his net profit percentage?
(Rounded off to two decimal points)
A) 12.33
B) 13.65
C) 11.22
D) 10.45
E) None
View Answer
Option C
Solution:
Loss is -30+30-(30*30/100)=9%loss
Profit =(1100-900)=(200/900)*100=200/9%

Profit %ge is -9 +200/9 –(9*200/9/100)=101/9=11.22
8. The average of marks obtained by 150 candidates was 29. If the average of the passed
candidates was 35 and that of the failed candidates was 20, then the number of those
candidates, who passed the examination was:
A) 80
B) 60
C) 20
D) 90
E) None
View Answer
Option D
Solution:
If the number of candidates passed = x
∴ 35x + 20 (150 – x) = 150 × 29
⇒ x = 90
9. An alloy contains only sulphur and aluminium. One such alloy weighing 25 gm contains
sulphur and aluminium in the ratio of 3 : 2 by weight. If 15 gm of sulphur is added then
find what amount of aluminium has to be removed from the alloy such that the final
alloy has sulphur and aluminium in the ratio of 7 : 2 by weight?
A) 2 gm
B) 1.4 gm
C) 3 gm
D) 3.8 gm
E) None
View Answer
Option B
Solution:
Alloy has 25gm in the ratio 3:2
Then 5 25
3 ?=15gm sulphur
2 ?=10gm aluminium
Now 15gm sulphur added and x gm of aluminium removed
Then 15+15/10-x=7/2=10/7=1.4gm
10. A bank offers 5% compound interest calculated on half-yearly basis. A customer

deposits Rs. 1600 each on 1st January and 1st July of a year. At the end of the year,
the amount he would have gained by way of interest is:
A) 121
B) 160
C) 240

D) 260
E) None
View Answer
Option A
Solution:
amount= p[1+(R/2)/100]^2n here n is 1 year
so amount = 1600[1+(5/2)/100]^2
=1600[1+(5/200)]^2
=1681.
amount of money deposited on july
amount=p[1+(R/2)/100]^2n n=1/2 yr
=1600[1+(5/200)]
=1640.
add both amounts
1681+1640=3321
1600 twice the customer deposited 1600*2=3200
3321-3200=121.
1. A box contains tickets numbered 1 to 160. One ticket is drawn at random. What is the
probability that the number on ticket is a multiple of either 3 or 5?
A) 17/32
B) 15/32
C) 5/8
D) 3/8
E) None of these
View Answer
Option B
Solution:
Multiples of 3 up to 160 = 160/3 = 53 (take only whole number before the decimal part)
Multiples of 5 up to 160 = 160/5 = 32
Multiples of 15 (3×5) up to 160 = 160/15 = 10
So total such numbers are = 53 + 32 – 10 = 75
So required probability = 75/160 = 15/32
2. A and B started a business by investing Rs 2500 and Rs 2800 respectively. After 3

months, A invested Rs 200 more and at the same time B withdrew Rs 400 from his
investment. If after the end of 10 months from the start of business, total profit earned
by them is Rs 28,380, what is A’s share from it?
A) Rs 14830
B) Rs 19240
C) Rs 13820

D) Rs 13760
E) Rs 14520
View Answer
Option E
Solution:
Ratio of profit share of A : B is
2500*3 + 2700*7 : 2800*3 + 2400*7
25*3 + 27*7 : 28*3 + 24*7
25 + 9*7 : 28 + 8*7
25+63 : 28+56
88 : 84
22 : 21
So A’s share = 22/(22+21) * 28380 = Rs 14520
3. Ratio of age of A 3 years hence to age of B 3 years ago is 9 : 10. Also after 7 years B’s
age will be twice A’s age 4 years ago. A is younger than B by how many years?
A) 9 years
B) 5 years
C) 7 years
D) 6 years
E) 8 years
View Answer
Option A
Solution:
(A+3)/(B-3) = 9/10
(B+7) = 2(A-4)
Solve both
A = 24, B = 33
4. A person invested a total of Rs 6000 in two schemes A and B. Scheme A offers 20%
rate of interest at compound interest and scheme B offers 12% per annum rate of
interest. If after 2 years the person got a total of Rs 8140, what is the amount invested
in scheme A?
A) Rs 2500
B) Rs 3000
C) Rs 4500
D) Rs 3500
E) Rs 4000
View Answer

Option D
Solution:
Let amount invested in scheme A = Rs x, so in B = Rs (6000-x)
Interest after 2 years = 8140-6000 = Rs 2140
So
(x * [1 + 20/100]2 – x) + (6000-x)*12*2/100 = 2140
36x/25 – x + 1440 – 6x/25 = 2140
x/5 = 2140-1440
Solve, x = Rs 3500
So amount invested in scheme A = Rs 3500
5. 15 men can complete a work in 8 days. Same work can be completed by 20 women in
12 days. Two groups are made containing 10 men and 15 women respectively. Both
groups work alternately for 4 days each starting with men’s group. In this how in how
many days the work will get completed?
A) 15 days
B) 13 1/3 days
C) 20 days
D) 16 2/3 days
E) 12 days
View Answer
Option B
Solution:
15 men in 8 days, so 10 men in 15*8/10 = 12 days
20 women in 12 days, so 15 women in 20*12/15 = 16 days
10 men 1 work in 12 days, so in 4 days they do 4/12 = 1/3rd word
15 women 1 work in 16 days, so in 4 days they do 4/16 = 1/4th work
in 1st 4 days work done = 1/3, in next 4 days work done = 1/4, in next 4 days men’s
turn so they did 1/3 work
Up to now wok done is 1/3 + 1/4 + 1/3 = 11/12
Remaining work = 1 – 11/12 = 1/12
Now women’s turn
15 women 1 work in 16 days, so 1/12 work in 1/12 * 16 = 4/3 days = 1 1/3 days
so total days = 4+4+4+1 1/3 = 13 1/3 days
6. A businessman sells a commodity at 20% profit. If he had bought it 20% less and sold it
for Rs6 less, then he would have gained 25%. What is the cost price of the commodity?
A) Rs. 10
B) Rs. 25
C) Rs. 40
D) Rs. 30
E) Rs. 55
View Answer

Option D
Solution:
20% profit = 1/5. So CP = 5, SP = 5+1 = 6
Now make CP 20% less, CP becomes = 80/100 * 5 = 4, Now there is 25% profit So SP
becomes 5
Original SP = 6, final = 5. Difference is 1
So 1 == 6 [Rs 6 less] So CP = 5 == 30
7. A train start from point A and move towards B. It met with an accident after 35km and
covered remaining distance at 2/3rd of its speed and it late by 30 minutes. If the
accident happened 20km after then train would be 15 minutes late. Find the distance?
A) 64 km
B) 73 km
C) 80 km
D) 85 km
E) 75 km
View Answer
Option E
Solution:
It saves 15 min in 20 km
So for 30min it cover 20/15 * 30 = 40km
So distance = 40 + 35= 75 km
8. In a bag there are three types of coins, 1rupee, 50 paisa and 25paisa in the ratio of
6:10:12. There total value is Rs224. The total number of coins is?
A) 425
B) 484
C) 448
D) 434
E) 440
View Answer
Option C
Solution:
First make ratio according to rupee
6 * 1 : 10 * 1/2 : 12 * 1/4
6:5:3
(6+5+3) 14 = 224
1 =16
(6+10+12) = 28 = 28*16 = 448

9. A boat can row to a place 48 km away and come back in 20 hours. The time to row 24
km with the stream is same as the time to row 16 km against the stream. Find the
speed of boat in still water.
A) 1.5 kmph
B) 3.5 kmph
C) 5.5 kmph
D) 7.5 kmph
E) None of these
View Answer
Option E
Solution:
Downstream speed = 24/x km/hr
Upstream speed = 16/x km/hr
48/(24/x) + 48/(16/x) = 20
Solve, x = 4 km/hr
So, downstream speed = 6 km/hr, upstream speed = 4 km/hr
Speed of boat = 1/2 * (6 + 4) km/hr = 5 km/hr
10. From a deck of 52 cards, two cards are selected at random. Find the probability of
getting at least one spade.
A) 9/34
B) 11/32
C) 15/34
D) 4/17
E) 6/17
View Answer
Option C
Solution:
Case 1: 1 spade
Probability = 13C1 * 39C1/52C2 = 13/34
Case 2 : Both spades
Probability = 13C2/52C2 = 1/17
Add both cases = 13/34 + 1/17 = 15/34
1. A cistern can be filled by two pipes in 15 minutes and 25 minutes respectively. Both
pipes are opened together for a certain time, only 5/6 of quantity of water flows through
the former and 5/8 through the other pipe. The obstruction is removed, the cistern is
filled by in 5 minutes from that moment. How long was it before the full flow began?
A) 168/29 min.
B) 115/21 min.
C) 145/12 min.

D) 125/11 min.
E) 144/13 min.
View Answer
Option A
Solution:
Pipe I ———– Pipe II
15——————25
LCM = 75
Pipe I = 5*(5/6) = 25/6
Pipe II = 3*(5/8) = 15/8
Decreased efficiency = (25/6)+(15/8) = 145/24
Pipe I + Pipe II = (3+5 efficiency both take 5 minutes = 8 * 5 = 40 unit
Pipe I and Pipe II = 75 – 40 = 35 units
Therefore, time take to fill the cistern =(35*24)/145 = 168/29 minutes
2. There are two articles and the sum of cost prices of these articles is Rs. 500. One of
them was sold at a profit of 20% and another at a loss of 20%. Besides if the selling
prices of both the articles were same, find the loss.
A)Rs.40
B) Rs.32
C) Rs.25
D) Rs.20
E) Rs.30
View Answer
Option D
Solution:
x*(120/100) = (500-x)(80/100)
=> x = 200
CP of article sold at profit = 200
CP of article sold at loss = 300
Common SP = 300* 80/100 or = 200* 120/100 = 240
Loss = CP – SP = 500 – (2*240)= Rs.20
3. Divide Rs. 2000 into two sums such that, if the first be put out at simple interest for 6
years at 3(1/2) per cent, and the second for 3 years at 4(1/2) per cent, the interest of
the first sum would be double that of the second. Find the second part.
A) Rs.800
B) Rs.758
C) Rs.875
D) Rs.790
E) Rs.755

View Answer
Option C
Solution:
Let the first part be x and the second part be (2000-x)
Interest on the first part = (x*6*7)/(100*2) = 21x/100
Interest on the second part = [(2000-x)*3*9]/(100*2)
= [27*(2000-x)]/(200)
Now,
21x/100 = 2* [27*(2000-x)]/200
=> x = 1125
Hence, first part = Rs. 1125 and second part =(2000-1125)= Rs.875
4. In a zoo , the zoo authority announces 40% discount on every on every ticket which
costs 50 paise in order to attract more visitors. For this reason, sale off ticket increase
by 50%. Find the percentage increase in the number of visitors.
A) 90%
B) 150%
C)100%
D) 98%
E) 112%
View Answer
Option B
Solution:
Let the number of visitors be 100.
Total revenue = 0.50 * 100 = Rs.50
New price = 0.50 *(60/100) = 30 paise
New revenue = 50*(150/100) = Rs.75
Number of visitors = 75/0.30 = 250
% change in number = [(250 -100)/100]*100 = 150%
5. In an office the average age of all the female employees is 21 years and that of male
employees is 32 years, where the average age of all the (male and female) employees
is 28 years. Find the total number of employees in the office.
A) 150
B) 231
C) 200
D) 180
E) 115
View Answer
Option B
Solution:

21—————–32
———-28
4:7
4+7 = 11
Hence,
The total number of employees should be multiples of 11.
6. In a business, there are two investors who invests Rs. 50,000 and Rs.65000 resp. and
agree that 60% of the profit should be divided equally between them and the remaining
profit is to be divided into the ratio of their capitals. If one partner gets Rs. 300 more
than the other. Find the total profit.
A) Rs. 5520
B) Rs.4850
C) Rs. 5400
D) Rs. 5750
E) Rs. 3460
View Answer
Option D
Solution:
Ratio of investments is 50 : 65 = 10 : 13
The difference of Rs 300 is in the profit of investments ratio
If x is total profit, then 40% of x is divided in the ratio of investment. So
13/23 * 40x/100 = 10/23 * 40x/100 + 300
Solve, x = Rs 5750
7. In a conical flask , the radius of the base and the height of the flask is in the ratio 5:12
If the volume of the cone is 314 (2/7) cm^3. What is the slant height of the conical
flask?
A) 14 cm
B) 13 cm
C) 10 cm
D) 15 cm
E) 18 cm
View Answer
Option B
Solution:
Let the radius be 5x and the height be 12x .
Then,
(1/3) * pi * 25x^2 *12x = 2200/7
=> x = 1
slant height = √[(5)^2 + (12)^2] = 13 cm

8. A bus agency has 162 buses. He sold some buses at 9% profit and rest at 36% profit.
Thus he gains 17% on the sale of all his buses. What is the number of buses sold at
36% profit?
A) 25
B) 48
C) 30
D) 34
E) 40
View Answer
Option B
Solution:
9% ————- 36%
——–17%
19 : 8
27 ———– 162
1 ————- 6
Number of buses sold at 36% profit = 8 * 6 = 48
9. 12 similar balls are placed in three distinct baskets, such that no basket is empty. In
how many ways it can be done?
A) 48
B) 50
C) 70
D) 54
E) 55
View Answer
Option E
Solution:
When n similar objects are to be distributed in k distinct objects, ways are (n-1)C(k-1)
Required ways = 11C2 = 55
10. From a deck of 52 cards two cards are selected at random. Find the probability of
getting one heart and one club.
A) 12/110
B) 11/102
C) 13/102
D) 14/112
E) 15/122
View Answer

Option C
Solution:
Required probability = (13C1 * 13C1)/52C2 = 13/102
1. A and B together can complete a work in 8 days, B and C in 15 days and C and A in 12
days. They all started work together. After working for 4 days, B left the work. A and C
next worked for 3 day after which A also left. Find in how many can C alone complete
the work?
A) 25 days
B) 16 days
C) 21 days
D) 13 days
E) 22 days
View Answer
Option B
Solution:
A, B and C together can complete work in = 2*8*15*20/(8*15 + 15*20 + 20*8) = 80/11
days
Worked for 4 days, so they did 4 * 11/80 = 11/20 work
Now A and C worked for 3 days, in 3 days they did = 3 * 1/12 = 1/4 work
So now remaining work = 1 – (11/20 + 1/4) = 1/5
C can complete whole work in – 11/80 – 1/8 = 1/80 – 80 days
So 1/5 work in 1/5 * 80 = 16 days
2. A and B alone can complete a work in 10 and 18 days respectively. Both started the
work. After 3 days, A left and C joined B. If they completed the remaining work in 6
days, find the number of days in which C can alone complete the whole work?
A) 30 days
B) 16 days
C) 24 days
D) 18 days
E) 32 days
View Answer
Option A
Solution:
A and B in one day = 1/10 + 1/18 = 7/45 work
So in 3 days they did = 3 * 7/45 = 7/15 work
Remaining work = 1 – 7/15 = 8/15
Let C can complete work in x days. So
(1/18 + 1/x) * 6 = 8/15
Solve, x = 30 days

3. A is twice efficient than B who is one and a half times efficient than C. If C alone can
complete a wok in 18 days, then in how many days, A, B and C together can complete
11/18 of work in how many days?
A) 6 days
B) 3 days
C) 9 days
D) 4 days
E) 2 days
View Answer
Option E
Solution:
Efficiency ratio of A : B : C = 3x : 3x/2 : x = 6 : 3: 2
So ratio of no. of days of A : B : C is 1/6 : 1/3 : 1/2 = 1 : 2 : 3
Now C can complete work in 18 days, so
3 == 18
1 == 6
So A can complete work in 1 == 6 days and
B can complete work in 2 == 12 days
All together – 1/6 + 1/12 + 1/18 = 11/36 work in 1 day
So 11/18 work in 11/18 * 36/11 = 2 days
4. 20 men complete a work in 16 days and 25 women can complete the same work in 18
days. 8 men and 15 women started the work together. They worked for some number
of days. After they left the work, 48 children joined the work and complete the work in 4
days. If efficiency of 1 man is double the efficiency of 1 child, how many days they took
to complete the whole work?
A) 12 days
B) 16 days
C) 9 days
D) 20 days
E) 15 days
View Answer
Option B
Solution:
20 m in 16 days, so 8 m in 20*16/8 = 40 days
25 w in 18 days, so 15 w in 25*18/15 = 30 days
They worked for some no. of days, so did (1/40 + 1/30)*x = 7x/120 work …… (1)
1 man can complete work in 20*16 = 320 days. So 1 child whose efficiency is half the
man, can complete whole work in 320*2 = 640 days.
So 48 children in 640/48 days
They worked for 4 days, so did 4 * 48/640 = 3/10 of work
So remaining 7/10 was done by 8 men and 15 women….. (2)
From (1) and (2)
7x/120 = 7/10
x = 12 days
So total no. of days = 12+4 = 16 days
5. A camp was organized for 20 men. The food given to them can last for 40 days. After
25 days, 5 men left the camp. Find for how many more days, the remaining men can
eat remaining food?
A) 10 days
B) 2 days
C) 6 days
D) 5 days
E) 8 days
View Answer
Option D
Solution:
After 25 days, food left for 20 men for 15 days. Now there are 15 men. So
20*15 = 15*x
Solve, x = 20 days
So extra days = 20-15 = 5 days
6. 25 kg of rice at Rs 20 per kg was mixed with some amount of rice at Rs 32 per kg. The
whole mixture was sell at 20% profit for Rs 32.4 per kg. Find the amount of second
variety of rice (priced at Rs 32 per kg).
A) 30 kg
B) 45 kg
C) 24 kg
D) 35 kg
E) 27 kg
View Answer
Option D
Solution:
SP = 32.4, profit = 20%, so CP = 100/120 * 32.4 = Rs 27
So by method of allegation:
(25 kg)……………….(x kg)
20………………………..32
…………….27
5…………………………..7
5 == 25
1 == 5
7 == 35 kg
7. There are 2 mixtures which contains mixture of cereals A and B. Mixture 1 contains A
and B in the ratio 4 : 5. Mixture 2 contains A and B in the ratio 8 : 3. Both the mixtures
are mixed to form a third mixture. Now the ratio of A : B becomes 8 : 5 in the resultant
mixture. If the resultant quantity if 364 kg of cereals, then find the amount of cereal B in

the mixture.
A) 130 kg
B) 150 kg
C) 180 kg
D) 240 kg
E) 220 kg
View Answer
Option E
Solution:
B in mixture 1 = 5/9, in mixture 2 = 3/11 and in resultant mixture = 5/13
So
5/9……………………….3/11
…………….5/13
16/11*13……………….20/9*13
36 : 55
So amount of cereal B in 364 kg = 55/91 * 364 = 220 kg
8. A 84 litres mixture contains A and B in ratio 3 : 4. 14 litres of this mixture is taken out
and replaced by 10 litres of B. The resultant mixture will contain how much percent of
A?
A) 52.2%
B) 46.7%
C) 67.5%
D) 23.4%
E) 37.5%
View Answer
Option E
Solution:
Total mixture = 84 l
So A in resultant mixture = 36 – 3/7 * 14 = 30 l
and B in resultant mixture = 48 – 4/7 * 14 + 10 = 50 l
So final ratio of A and B = 3 : 5
So % of A in final mixture = 3/8 * 100 = 37.5%
9. A mixture contains 4/5th part of alcohol and rest water. How much mixture should be
taken out and replaced with water to make the ratio of alcohol to water reversible?
A) 3.45 l
B) 3.75 l
C) 4.25 l
D) 4.65 l
E) 5.35 l

View Answer
Option B
Solution:
Let total quantity = 5
So alcohol = 4, water = 1. so ratio = 4 : 1
Let mixture to be taken = x, and final ratio should be 1 : 4
So [4 – 4/5 * x]/ [1 – 1/5 * x + x] = ¼
Solve, x = 3.75l
10. There are 2 mixtures. Mixture P contains A, B and C in ratio 4 : 3 : 2. Mixture Q

contains A and B in the ratio 1 : 4. If 4 litres of mixture P is mixed with 2 litres of mixture
Q, then resultant mixture contains how much part of mixture C?
A) 1/27
B) 4/19
C) 2/31
D) 2/19
E) 1/23
View Answer
Option A
Solution:
C in 1st = 2/9, C in 2nd = 0
Total mixture = 4+2 = 6 l
So C in final mixture = (2/9)/6 = 1/27

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32, ?, 1024, 2048, 2048 Answer – 4. 2159

 3, 5, 15, 45, 113, ? Answer – 1. 32.5

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Answer – 4.47  2, 9, 39, 161, ?, 2613

Answer – 4.10  2, 2, 12, 36, 104, ?

 4, 15, 63, 247, 995, ? 3. 62.5

Answer – 5.570 15*0.2 +2 = 5

 211, 90, 171, 122, 147, 138, ? 2.121

Answer – 2.27  3, 2, 14, 35, 107, ?

 3, ?, 13, 39, 87, 169 Answer – 2.227

 4, 6, 6, 8, 112, ?  2, 4, 11, ?, 103, 368

Answer – 4.570 Answer – 5.32

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Answer – 2.26  2, 1, 13, 34, 106, ?

 4, ?, 16, 42, 92, 174 Answer – 4.483

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Answer – 1.4 5*1=5

 6, 5, 8, ?, 90, 449 4.8

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 8, 10, 16, 54, 208, ?  16, 21, ?, 48, 74, 111

Answer – 3.1050 Answer – 5.31

  8, 9, 15, 32, ?, 250.5

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Answer – 1.13  11, ?, 33, 45, 59, 77

4.110 1650/6 – 5 = 275 – 5 = 270

835-4+44 = 875 22.5*4 = 90

  14, 18, ?, 458, 4458

 112, 113, 102, 213, ? B.39

Answer – 4.57.25 Answer – 2.152

34 = 11 * 2 + 6 * 2  13700 1957 326 ? 16 5

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100 Important Wrong

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100 Important Wrong Number Series

2). 3 9 23 99 479 2881 20159

3). 7 4 6 9 20 52.5 160.5

5). 2 13 27 113 561 3369 23581

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Answer With Explanation:

Hence, there should be 40 in place of 42.

2). The series is 3 × 2 + 3 = 9, 9 × 3 – 4 = 23, 23 × 4 + 5 = 97, 97 × 5 – 6 = 479, 479 × 6 + 7 =

Hence, there should be 97 in place of 99.

3). The series is x0.5 + 0.5, x1 + 1, x 1.5 + 1.5, x 2 + 2, x 2.5 + 2.5, x 3 + 3…

Hence, there should be 5 in place of 6.

4). The series is 1 × 2 + 1 = 3, 3 × 2 + 0 = 6, 6 × 2 – 1 = 11, 11 × 2 – 2 = 20, 20 × 2 – 3 = 37, 37

Hence, there should be 37 in place of 39.

5). The series is 2 × 2 + 7 = 11, 11 × 3 – 6 = 27, 27 × 4 + 5, = 113, 113 × 5 – 4 = 561, 561 × 6 +

Hence, there should be 11 in place of 13.

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7). 729 1331 2497 3375 4913

8). 80 119 166 221 223